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Source: Mosfilm Film Concern – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
December 25, 2025
News editorial office
For the tenth time, the Rossiya Segodnya International News Agency (RIA Novosti, Social Navigator project) has awarded the project the status of the absolute leader in the rating of children's New Year's performances in Moscow for 2025/2026. The mission of KinoYolka at Mosfilm is to popularize Russian cinema among children and young people.
On December 20, Mosfilm began showing its traditional New Year's show, which this holiday season is called "To the Stars! Mission: Snowmen in Space." Aimed at family audiences, the project commemorates two events: the 130th anniversary of the first film screening in Russia and the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight.
In the 2025-2026 season, the New Year's show, following a well-deserved tradition, will occupy two film studios. The historic Pavilion 1, where "Spring," "War and Peace," and the television show "Blue Light" were filmed, and where the annual Golden Eagle National Film Awards ceremony is held, features a stage with the show's sets and a comfortable auditorium. The adjacent pavilion houses a cozy Christmas film village, offering a variety of workshops for children and adults, a rich animation program, and décor made from 200,000 LEDs.
Renowned costume designer Natalia Moneva designed and sewed sumptuous costumes especially for the show, recorded orchestral music, and Mosfilm-Decorstroy specialists created extensive sets—including a real rocket for the Snowmen's flight into space, so essential to fulfilling all children's dreams. The project has already run for 12 seasons, during which the show's organizers have managed to create an original Russian product. And this time, they managed to avoid borrowing any foreign franchises or characters!
The project's creators are particularly proud of its strong cast. When selecting actors for the current season, they reviewed over 2,000 acting resumes, selecting 30 professional performers. Honored Artist of Russia Stanislav Duzhnikov and Dmitry Khrustalev will join the stellar cast of young talents. The renowned actors will take part in video episodes of the play, integrated into the interactive scenes. Most importantly, both actors oversee the project's important charitable component. Dmitry invites the Yulia Peresild Foundation's wards, "Galchonok," to the Mosfilm show. Stanislav invites children whose parents are fighting in the North Military District.
"This year, Stanislav Duzhnikov is organizing a visit for a large group of children from Saransk. Together with the Mordovian government, the children are provided with transportation to Moscow, and we invite them to the performance. The group of 100 will include children of SVO participants. Overall, thousands of children and their parents attend our performance every year on a pro bono basis," Tatyana Gavrilova, the show's producer and director, told Mosfilm.ru.
The creators of this captivating interactive multimedia musical center on Father Frost's helpers, who are about to embark on a journey into space in search of a magical star that grants wishes for everyone in the world. And, as only true fairy tales do, at the crucial moment, something completely unpredictable happens…
The show is brimming with special effects—laser graphics, smoke, confetti, an electronic background control system, and large-scale LED screens, as well as Russia's only system for individual sound positioning in the auditorium! Konstantin Pavlyuchenko, the project's technical producer since its inception, has 20 years of experience working on large-scale national and international events. Tatyana Gavrilova, the show's producer and director, has created and curated projects in Russia and abroad (including the Opening Ceremony of the World Athletics Championships, the "Orthodox Rus'" Exhibition and Forum, the Expo in Lisbon, the New Year's Tree at the Olympic Sports Complex, and the Olympic Flame Reception in Moscow, among others).
"This is our most high-tech production in years! In terms of the scale of the special effects and equipment used, we're approaching the level of a major rock concert—and any rock star would probably envy such technical equipment! The laser show, flying characters, and objects "hovering" on stage—all of this creates a captivating experience! We have a large number of guests, including celebrities. It's gratifying that so many famous audience members buy tickets, trusting our New Year's brand. We are incredibly proud of our troupe. As children say: our Father Frost is the real deal! This is probably the secret to those happy, shining eyes we see in audience members as they leave. This project is our pride. So in this sense, we're upholding the Mosfilm banner and creating something worth seeing with your own eyes," noted the show's producer and director, Tatyana Gavrilova.
In addition to the show itself, filled with film quotes and interesting facts from the history of cinema, viewers will be able to see an exhibition of Mosfilm film awards, a display of movie cameras, the original costumes of Gaidai's trio, a photo exhibition from the set of Mosfilm films, installations based on famous films, and learn a lot about the magical world of cinema. Those interested can combine their visit to the Mosfilm Museum with a tour of the film studio (advance booking required).
The convenient logistics and security measures for guests of the show are especially noteworthy. Clear and easy-to-understand signage throughout the film studio grounds allows guests to reach the pavilions in just a few minutes. Volunteers greet adults and children, and a cloakroom is available. A large paid parking lot is also available for spectators on Mosfilmovskaya Street, opposite the Mosfilm Gallery building (Mosfilmovskaya Street, Buildings 18 and 20 – a special sign has been installed!). To ensure anti-terrorism and fire safety, the Security Service and the Fire and Emergency Prevention Department of Mosfilm Film Concern are on duty 24/7, along with personnel from the 28th separate post of the 28th specialized unit for extinguishing large fires of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. Additionally, public order is maintained by officers of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, canine inspectors, and representatives of a private security company. Medical personnel are also on duty at all times.
The show "To the Stars! Mission: Snowmen in Space" runs through January 8th. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of true New Year's magic! Tickets for official website of the show.
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