Cinema "Cosmos" (Yekaterinburg). The secret of half a century of success

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

The Kosmos Cinema (Yekaterinburg) was built back in Soviet times. He was popular with the audience from the very beginning. And today its halls are not empty. What is the secret of such success?

How did the viewer's love for cinemas in Yekaterinburg begin?

Prerequisites for visiting cinemas originated in the 19th century. The first show took place in 1896. There was a cinematography session in the building of the city theater on an impromptu screen. Then the movie show did not make the proper impression on the townspeople. But a year later, when the agents of the Lumiere Brothers organized several sessions in a row, the audience was subdued.

The first real cinema opened in Yekaterinburg in 1909. It was called "Lorange", and was later renamed "Sovkino". He began his work in the same building where the first films were shown to Yekaterinburg residents. And for the theater in 1912 a new building was built. Today, the Yekaterinburg State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater is located there.

Development of cinemas in Soviet Yekaterinburg

Already by the twenties of the 20th century, there were not enough cinemas in the city. Cinematographs began to open throughout the city, both in central and residential areas. Among them are "Temp", "Proletarsky", "Steel", as well as the cinema "Salyut". Yekaterinburg gradually began to be filled with cultural and leisure institutions. The cinema "Dom Kino" was the last to be opened in Yekaterinburg in Soviet times. It was built two years before the start of perestroika on the street. Lunacharsky.

In Soviet times, there were cinemas in every district. For example, in Koltsovo - "Aviator", in Elmash - "Zarya", etc. But the demand for watching movies on the big screen was still not fully satisfied. Therefore, impromptu cinemas were created in regional houses of culture. Movies were regularly shown in the city's House of Cultural Workers.

In 1967, the Kosmos cinema was opened. Yekaterinburg has never seen such a large hall. It simultaneously accommodated almost 2,000 people. Quite quickly, "Cosmos" acquired the status of the main cinema of the city. The entrance ticket here was more expensive compared to other Yekaterinburg cinemas.

Multifunctionality of Cosmos

On December 25, 1967, the first premiere show took place in Cosmos. This day is officially considered the birthday of the largest cinema in Yekaterinburg. Then they showed the film "Iron Stream" based on the novel by A. Serafimovich, directed by Yefim Dzigan. Since then, a wonderful tradition has appeared in Cosmos - to arrange premiere screenings of films with the participation of their famous creators.

Cinema "Cosmos" (Yekaterinburg)undertook the holding of both domestic and international festivals. And it became his hallmark. Also, "Cosmos" almost from the very opening began to work also as a concert hall in Yekaterinburg. Today, probably, there is no artist left who would not cross the threshold of the stage of the famous cinema.

Such versatility of the Kosmos cinema was planned from the very beginning. The goal was to build a building that, in addition to its main function, would also be used as a convention center. Therefore, various exhibitions, holidays, conferences, symposiums are often held here.

Reconstruction of the Kosmos cinema

In October 1999, the cinema "Cosmos" (Ekaterinburg) was closed for four years. A large-scale reconstruction was carried out here in accordance with fire safety requirements. After the work, the number of seats in the cinema decreased, but podiums for people in wheelchairs were equipped.

Distinctive features of this cinema have always been comfort and respectability. After the reconstruction, the appearance became more airy. This was achieved through the use of light composite panels and tinted dark stained glass windows.

At the entrance to the cinema there are six columns topped with golden letters. And inside - granite floors and steps, sparkling railings, marble columns. This type of foyer delights visitors to Cosmos. The cinema was also equipped with the latest sound reproducingequipment. This allows you to hold concerts at the highest level.

Soft armchairs made according to Spanish technology, a curtain made of high-quality Belgian fabric studded with rhinestones, the atmosphere itself, the renewed Cosmos buffet beloved by many and the bar on the third floor that appeared after the reconstruction allow you to enjoy the event even more and make the viewer to return to the Kosmos cinema again and again.

Competitors of Cosmos today

Today there are 20 cinemas in Yekaterinburg. Eight of them were built recently as part of shopping and entertainment complexes such as "Park House" and "Fan Fan". It also has a shopping center "Megapolis" cinema. Yekaterinburg seems to have had its fill of various venues for watching movies.

But despite the many different cinemas, Cosmos has no competitors in terms of the number of seats in one hall. Many cinemas in Yekaterinburg boast a large number of halls (up to 8). But each such hall can accommodate no more than 1000 people. Therefore, "Cosmos" is always in demand among artists and loved by the audience.