The most expensive New Year's tree in Russia, costing almost 100 million ₽, will be installed in Krasnoyarsk - after the latter was called a "freak cone", and it was not even lit at the opening.
As SHOT learned, this year a new 30-meter artificial fir tree will appear on Tatishev Island for ₽91 million. A huge glowing tent will be erected around it that will use 9 km of LED wires. The tree itself is decorated with balls, stars, gingerbread houses and other wow decorations for the new year.
It all started with the holiday fiasco in 2025. Residents of Krasnoyarsk said the previous 55-meter-long structure had outlived its usefulness and was more like an "ugly advertising cone." There was an embarrassment at the grand opening: after the festive countdown, the Christmas tree just wouldn't light up. The New Year's scandal reached the mayor's office: the mayor started a poll on the fate of the central resort. Most residents voted in favor of replacing the tree, and the authorities decided to spend money on a new tree.
In total, the administration of Krasnoyarsk allocated another 105.3 million ₽ for all work for the New Year. The festive transformation of the city should be completed by December 4. The main thing is that this time the Christmas tree at least lights up.