Kinoteatr Zhovten, Historic movie theater in Podil district, Kyiv, Ukraine
Kinoteatr Zhovten is a movie theater with six screening halls housed in a distinctive building designed by Valerian Rykov on Kostyantyinvs'ka Street in central Kyiv. The halls vary in size and format to accommodate different types of films and audience capacities.
The building opened in 1931 as the Ninth State Cinema and served as an entertainment venue for the public. After closures during the 1990s and a fire in 2014, it was restored and returned to operation.
The cinema draws film lovers from across the city and regularly screens movies in their original languages. It hosts major Ukrainian film festivals that bring together artists and audiences from the region.
The cinema operates daily from 10:00 to 23:00 and visitors can purchase tickets online or at the box office. It is helpful to check the current film schedule beforehand to plan your visit accordingly.
The building is one of the earliest examples of public cinema architecture in Ukraine and preserves many original elements from the 1930s. Its sturdy construction and interior layout reflect the film culture of that era.
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