Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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Moscow theaters and concert halls have successfully adapted to the changes in ticketing and event admission rules. This is evidenced by growing attendance and revenue. It has been decided that the admission system will be maintained permanently.
"Moscow theaters and concert halls demonstrated successful adaptation to changes in ticket purchasing rules last season. This is evidenced by the growth in attendance figures for the first eight months of 2025—compared to the same period last year, our theater attendance has grown by seven percent, reaching three million people," said the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Culture.
The rules came into effect on March 15 of this year. The changes were necessary to make the ticket purchasing process more transparent and controllable and to enhance security during performances and concerts.
The city has done everything possible to ensure the new system for visiting cultural institutions is as convenient as possible for citizens. This includes significantly expanding the list of documents required to verify a visitor's identity. At the same time, according to Department of CultureWhen purchasing a ticket, a passport is most often used.
Cultural institution directors, in turn, note that tickets have become more readily available for purchase by spectators, while those who made money illegally have found it significantly more difficult.
"We analyzed the results of the pilot project and feedback from institutions and believe that the current rules should remain in place permanently," concluded Alexey Fursin.
You can learn more about the new rules for visiting theaters and concert halls in a question-and-answer format atmos.ru portal.
A pilot project establishing new rules for visiting theaters and concert venues under the jurisdiction of the Department of Culture began in Moscow on December 1, 2024. When purchasing a ticket, visitors are required to provide extended visitor information, and upon entering the venue, they are required to present one of the following documents.
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