Pervomaisky, Movie theater in Izmaylovo district, Moscow, Russia
Pervomaisky was a movie theater in Moscow's Izmaylovo district featuring a large main auditorium seating around 1400 viewers. The two-level foyer included dining areas, a seasonal outdoor cafe, and entertainment options like billiards and games for guests between screenings.
Built in 1969 under architect Dmitry Solopov's design, the theater remained in operation until 2010. Following its closure, the building was demolished in 2020 to make way for a new administrative and community center.
The cinema served as a gathering place where Moscovites came together for screenings and live performances. It anchored the neighborhood's social life and remained central to how residents spent their leisure time.
The venue was easy to access with ample space for guests to spend time before or after screenings. Multiple amenities throughout the building meant visitors could comfortably spend several hours on-site without leaving.
The building was structurally innovative for its open vault design that required no interior support columns, earning it recognition from the USSR Council of Ministers. This architectural approach gave the interior an unusually spacious and unobstructed layout.
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