On a visit to Nicholas: 10 residences of St. Nicholas in Ukraine

Residence of St. Nicholas in Kiev

Great Lavra Bell Tower

Everyone who wishes will meet with "St. Nicholas", tell him their desires, take a photo for memory. Here you can also see the magical paintings of the artist Nata Raps, openwork sculptures by Vladimir Baliberdin, and also, there will be an opportunity to make New Year's decorations at a master class. Nobody will be bored.

Where: Kiev, Lavrskaya street, 9 (Arsenalnaya metro station)

When: from December 16 to 26.

Entrance fee: 100 UAH, free for preschoolers.

 "Mamaeva Sloboda"

All children will definitely visit Nicholas in order to communicate with him personally, to hear ancient songs performed on the lyre and flute, together with the Cossacks they will play folk games, cook their "nikolaychik" - honey gingerbread, and arrange photo session.

Where: Kiev, st. Mikhail Donets, 2A

When: from December 16 to 26.

Entrance fee: UAH 300

Shevchenko park

There will be different photo zones in the park, where everyone will certainly take a photo as a souvenir. There will also be a Christmas tree, a stage on which children's groups will perform. Guests will be able to go to the Museum of New Year's decorations, take part in contests; there will be a food court on the territory.

Where: Kiev, Taras Shevchenko park.

When: December 17-19.

Entrance fee: free admission.

Residences of St. Nicholas in Western Ukraine

Krasnaya Polyana

The residence is located in an incredible location, surrounded by the Carpathian mountains. Here, in addition to communicating with "St. Nicholas" and his assistants, children and their parents will be able to compete in various competitions and take part in the festive performance, take a photo for memory and receive free gifts from the Saint himself Nicholas. Also, all guests will find a music and light show on the street and free treats.

Where: section Prokhodnoy, 126, Polyanytsya, Ivano-Frankivsk region.

When: from 16.12.21 to 15.01.2022.

Entrance fee: 1500 UAH - adult, 750 UAH - child.

Museum of Folk Architecture in Chernivtsi

The residence was located in a Bukovina hut, which is about 150 years old - and this is the main feature. Children will go inside, where Saint Nicholas will be waiting for them, will be able to recite the verse they have learned, and give a letter with their wishes. Contests, master classes, photo session and good mood - all this awaits you here.

Where: Chernivtsi, st. Sichovykh Streltsov, 38-b

When: from December 16 to December 31.

Entrance fee: UAH 250

Pistin

This is the first residence of St. Nicholas in Ukraine, which appeared back in 2004. There are seven rooms here. In addition to Nikolai's study and bedroom, you can visit the room-museum of New Year's decorations, the room of the museum of nature, which tells about the animals and plants of the Carpathians. Also on the territory of the residence there is an open-air cage farm, where children can have plenty of fun with animals.

Where: Ivano-Frankivsk region, Pistyn village, the complex is located to the left of the road at the entrance to the village.

When: from 19 to 31 December.

Entrance ticket price: 15 UAH.

Lviv

Very beautiful residence of St. Nicholas in Lviv. Here you will fully immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere. Fascinating games, contests, a master class on New Year's decorations and, of course, gifts are waiting for the kids.

Where: Lviv, Lviv region, Staroznesenskaya street, 70

When: from 16 to 19 December.

Entrance ticket price: 350 UAH.

Park of culture and rest

A theatrical show with the participation of a snowman, angels, and of course, St. Nicholas awaits you, a bright photo zone, a long-awaited meeting with the Wonderworker, to whom you can recite a verse, sing a song, bring a drawing or convey letter.

Where: Lviv, Bulgarian street, 4

When: December 16-19.

Entrance fee: 350 hry.

In the Odessa region

New Vasyuki

In addition to the traditional photo session and conversations with "St. Nicholas", you will find master classes, a petting zoo, donkey riding, a photo session, a choir performance and much more.

Where: Odessa region, with. Molodezhnoe, Velikodolinskaya road, 11

When: December 19 and 20 from 11:00 to 16:00.

Entrance fee: 100 UAH, children under 6 and adults over 70 - admission is free (with an identity card).

Hakuna Matata

Guests who come to "St. Nicholas" will be seated in warm wooden pavilions and the assistant of St. Nicholas will conduct a variety of master classes: painting gingerbread and Christmas tree decorations, weaving wreaths and carving snowflakes. Then the children will look into Nikolai's house, where they will tell how they behaved this year and receive a gift. Also, a photo session and a delicious lunch on the fire await you.

Where: Odessa region, Bunina street, 16

When: from December 16 to December 31.

Entrance fee: 745 hry.

Osichki

The children will write a letter to Nikolai, learn the history of the holiday itself, make New Year's toys and have a lot of fun. There will be a large and beautiful Christmas tree, near which you can arrange a photo session, a delicious lunch, a fairground with souvenirs, a petting zoo, a separate room with hot drinks for adults, a magical forest, and, of course, wonderful emotions!

Where: Odessa region, Osichki village, Druzhby street, 23

When: December 19, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29.

Entrance fee: children under 3 years old - free; children from 3 to 7 years old - 760 UAH / person; from 7 years and older - 840 UAH / person.

Article author: Ekaterina Kopaigora

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