More than 300 thousand Muscovites voted for the format of the New Year in Moscow, the majority supported the rejection of mass events reported in his blog Mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin.

"Voting on the "Active Citizen" about the format of the celebration of the New Year has attracted huge attention of Muscovites. For two and a half days its opinion expressed about 300 thousand people. Position of citizens was expressed very clearly and consolidated. Throughout the voting, more than 80% of the participants supported the holding of the New Year activities and festive decoration of the city," wrote Sobyanin.

He specified that 29% spoke in favor of the usual format of the celebration and 52% proposed to abstain from massive street concerts this time. "Thank you, friends, for your active position. Your decision will be implemented," the mayor added.

Fireworks will not be conducted also.  "We consider it advisable to refrain from holding fireworks and large street concerts this year. But at the same time, the holidays Moscow will meet bright and decorated, as befits our beloved city, " wrote the mayor.