According to the athlete, the year 2017 was difficult, because there was a tense preparation for the Olympic Games in Korea.

"We celebrate the New Year in biathlon mode. Personally, I do this. Great post is coming to an end, coming to the end of the season, then you can celebrate, "- said Merkushina.

Also, the Ukrainian biathlete stressed that this winter she tried to make a snowman in Norway. However, as it turned out later, the snow was not the same, at least so says Anastasia.

"We will meet the New Year boringly and again in Pokljuka. I think, like last time, we'll sit a little. Personally, I will drink red wine. Maybe we'll see the Ural dumplings. They have a cheerful New Year's show usually with different everyday situations, which you yourself often fall into, so it looks very funny from the side, "added the sportswoman.

Recall, as previously reported "URA-Inform", New Year and Christmas holidays Ukrainians will celebrate six days.