Irkutsk Mayor Viktor Kondrashov congratulated residents on the coming New Year, wishing warmth, health, love, and fulfillment of their deepest wishes. The main tree is already lit, marked by a colorful fireworks display and concert program. In Kirov Square, festivities will continue, with games for children, and New Years Eve by the tree and a Christmas folk celebration for residents.
Irkutsk Mayor Viktor Kondrashov congratulated the residents of Irkutsk on the upcoming New Year.“Hello, Irkutsk!,” the city head began his greeting. “The New Year is approaching, and I traditionally congratulate you on the upcoming holiday. I wish that every family will be warm and cozy, that you will be surrounded by the love and care of your dear and close ones, that our children will grow up and receive an education, and that our parents will be healthy. I want each of you to have your most cherished dream come true in the new year. Soon the New Year’s tree will be lit, and each of you will be able to make a wish. And the kindest ones will definitely come true. Irkutsk, I wish you goodness, love, and good luck. May our city develop and flourish. Dear residents, Happy New Year!.”
Traditionally, in honor of the opening of Irkutsk’s main New Year’s tree, a colorful fireworks display was held, after which the concert program featuring the city’s creative groups continued.
The festive celebrations near the city’s main tree will continue. From December 26 to 30, 2014, and from January 3 to 5, 2015, starting at 13:00, children’s game programs “Winter Fun with Father Frost” will be organized in Kirov Square. On December 31 at 23:00, everyone is welcome to celebrate the New Year near the main tree. A festive program, “At the Same Place, at the Same Time,” has been prepared for residents and will conclude on January 1, 2015 at 2:00. On January 7, 2015 at 13:00, a Christmas folk celebration will take place in the square.
Based on materials from the press service of the Irkutsk administration.