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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, and Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova opened new filming studios at the Gorky Film Studios on Valdaisky Proyezd.
"I really want this location to become a landmark for filmmaking. It offers all the opportunities for creating children's and youth films with educational elements, which have always been a hallmark of Gorky Film Studio. Russian cinema is keeping pace today, and with the addition of such infrastructure, we have room to grow. Last year, we financed 229 films with the support of the Cinema Fund and the Russian Ministry of Culture, and the Institute for Internet Development completed 75 projects. We will continue to increase these volumes, especially since Gorky Film Studio's strategy through 2030 includes not only infrastructure but also content, education, and tours," emphasized Tatyana Golikova.
Gorky Film Studios is one of the oldest Russian film companies, many of whose films have become part of the golden age of Russian and world cinema. The Moscow government decided to undertake a large-scale modernization of the complex, encompassing both sites (on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd). Work began in January 2024. A world-class studio and production complex was built on Valdaisky Proyezd, covering a total area of over 56,000 square meters, more than twice the area of the old buildings. It houses 10 high-tech sound stages ranging from 500 to 2,300 square meters, screening rooms, control rooms, dressing rooms, and other necessary facilities. Construction of this large, high-tech facility took just 16 months.
"Today, we completed a crucial stage of the large-scale program to revive the historic Gorky Film Studio. A large-scale studio complex has been built in northern Moscow, on Valdaisky Proyezd, designed for the production of films, series, television programs, shows, and other video content projects. We see that the new site is in demand by the industry: Channel One, VGTRK, Gazprom-Media Holding, NMG Group, and others. Film and television projects are already being filmed here. We thank the Russian Government, and especially Tatyana Golikova and Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova, for their support of this project," noted Sergei Sobyanin.
As part of the opening ceremony, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Moscow government and the Russian Ministry of Culture for the next five years. The document provides for the implementation of joint projects in cinematography, museum and library services, theater, including the international open festival "Theater Boulevard," and other areas of culture and art.
"I am confident that leveraging the positive experience of the Russian Ministry of Culture and the Moscow government in developing cinema and animation, theater, music, visual and circus arts, education in culture and art, and museum and exhibition activities will help us preserve and enhance the country's cultural heritage," said Olga Lyubimova.
The new studio complex's capabilities allow for the full production cycle of films, series, television programs, and media in a single space. Specifically, six popular programs will be filmed here for Channel One: "Let's Get Married," "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," "Fashion Sentence," "The Voice," "The Voice.Children," and "Tonight."
During the tour of the film studio, the creative teams introduced Tatyana Golikova, Sergei Sobyanin, and other guests to upcoming Gorky Film Studio films, as well as the production process of the series "Red Shambhala" and the film "Veselchak U" (based on the works of Kir Bulychev).
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