From Pelmeni in Bed to Love-Struck Moments: How Stars Welcomed the New Year

The New Year has officially arrived, and as the clock struck midnight, we took a peek into the social media accounts of our favorite stars to see how they welcomed 2026. Some opted for a cozy home celebration with a Christmas tree and tangerines, while others chose restaurants and live music. As usual, celebrities generously shared their New Year’s moments, turning their feeds into a kaleidoscope of lights, family photos, and genuine emotions.

Yura Borisov and Anna Shhevchuk

Actor Yura Borisov spent the New Year at home. His wife, Anna Shhevchuk, posted a touching and ironic photo. The couple pressed their foreheads together, wearing funny bird hats. In the background, a Christmas tree softly sparkled, creating an intimate, almost fairy-tale atmosphere. For many fans, this snapshot was an unspoken response to rumors of discord in the couple. If they were swans, the symbol was chosen perfectly: these birds mate for life.

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk decided to start 2026 with a touch of nostalgia. The 39-year-old supermodel showed in her blog that she celebrated the holiday in a ‘Russian style.’ She even addressed her subscribers in Russian. The photos featured a classic New Year’s table with Olivier salad and herring under a fur coat, as well as pelmeni, which Irina enjoyed right in bed. There were also glamorous shots. Shayk posed in a full-length fur coat, combining glamour and home comfort. One of the photos also captured her daughter, Lea.

The Malikov Family

The Malikov family also chose a home format. Musician Dmitry Malikov celebrated the New Year surrounded by three generations. The Malikovs posted a joint photo by the Christmas tree, greeting their subscribers. The TV in the background was showing the cult classic ‘The Irony of Fate.’ Without it, as you know, the New Year in Russia is not officially counted.

Katerina Kovalchuk and Garik Kharlamov

Katerina Kovalchuk decided to end the year with a makeover. In late December, she changed her image, cutting her hair and adding highlights. On New Year’s Eve, she shared her festive mood and rare joint photos with her husband, Garik Kharlamov. Katerina, welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse in a red dress, snuggled up to her husband and kissed him on the cheek, taking a selfie.

Tina Kandelaki

Tina Kandelaki preferred a restaurant format and celebrated the New Year with loved ones. The TV host posted photos with her daughter, Melania. The story of her name is well known: Tina was pregnant, saw Melania Trump on TV, admired her appearance, and decided that if she had a girl, she would name her Melania.

Anastasia Volochkova

Anastasia Volochkova also celebrated the New Year at home. The ballerina shared a photo with a man. The couple sat on a couch in the artist’s mansion. Volochkova was in a robe and cuddled up to her chosen one, briefly captioning the photo: ‘Happy New Year! My love Marcel!’ Recall that the public met Marcel Ababi last January. At that time, the 26-year-old partner of Volochkova on the show ‘Obsession’ flew with her to the Maldives. Then the ballerina posted a joint photo with the caption ‘wife,’ but later deleted the post.

Yulia Kovalchuk and Alexey Chumakov

Yulia Kovalchuk and Alexey Chumakov opted for maximum comfort this time. Instead of glamorous outfits, they chose loose pajamas. The artists decided to take a break from the stage and endless concert images, choosing a quiet, family format for the holiday.

Olga Buzova

Olga Buzova began the New Year with a frank appeal to subscribers, which she published on December 31. The singer admitted that the outgoing year was different: in some places very happy, and in some places sad and lonely. She celebrated the holiday at home, in the company of her girlfriend and producer Lina Blank. At midnight, Buzova did not change traditions and made a wish under the chimes, burned the note, threw the ashes into a glass of champagne, and drank it.

Nastya Ivleeva

Nastya Ivleeva, on the contrary, chose a more secular scenario. She spent the New Year at a party in a restaurant where musicians performed on stage. At midnight, the blogger also made a wish, and then went for a walk with her husband, Philipp Begak. The couple went outside to watch the festive fireworks.

Without options, at home, Lerchek met the New Year. Due to house arrest, the blogger could not afford any other format, but this did not prevent her from arranging an effective family photo session in the style of Hollywood. In the frames, Valeria with loved ones and with her beloved, Argentine dancer and tango teacher Luis Squiccini, the father of her future child. Lerchek will soon give birth, and therefore this New Year has become especially significant for her.