"The grand opening of the iconic GUM department store ice rink and festive fair on Red Square took place in Moscow on Sunday, attracting hundreds of residents and tourists to the city centre. Footage shows dancers performing a selection from the upcoming Cinderella on ice show, directed by Russian figure skater and 2006 Olympic champion Tatiana Navka. "I think all girls dreamed of being Cinderella when they were little. Every girl should have her prince. This fairy tale is exactly about that; about how anything can happen in life," Navka said. "You just have to believe in goodness, believe in miracles, and stick to your principles." Footage also shows Russian Ice Hockey Federation President Vladislav Tretiak, Serbian-Russian actor Milos Bikovic, Russian actress Tatiana Mikhalkova and Russian singer Philipp Kirkorov. Ice dancer and 2022 Olympic silver medalist Nikita Katsalapov explained that the performance focused on Cinderella meeting her Prince Charming - but they wouldn’t be giving everything away just yet! "Preparations are in full swing, but we won’t reveal all our secrets. We are working very hard, day and night. We are preparing a grand project, as always," he revealed. Meanwhile, visitors said they were astonished by the decorations, scale and the overall feel of the event. "The atmosphere is wonderful and festive, the mood is just great. Everything is for the people," said one, Kirill. The GUM ice rink is open all winter until March 1. This year’s design concept was inspired by old Russian folk art - painted clay figurines, or Dymkovo toys."