"In order to ensure compliance with the restrictions imposed, as well as the implementation of preventive measures and the elimination of significant gatherings of people after 18.00 hours on December 31, 2020, citizens' access to Red Square will be limited," the press service of the Moscow Department of Regional Security and Anti-Corruption reported to RIA Novosti.

Also, the department congratulated Muscovites on the holidays and wished to refrain from visiting places with a large crowd of people.

Earlier it was reported that Moscow parks will be open for visits on New Year's Eve, but there will be no festive events.