Wednesday, May 16, 2012

THE "MOSCOW" CINEMA

 Construction began in the beginning of the 1930s by architects T. Yerkanyan and G. Kochar. Despite the obstacles posed by the government and various political parties, the construction was successfully completed in four years. The work that consumed so much energy and nervous tension was accomplished in 1936. The movie theater that was renamed into “Moscow” opened on December 6, 1936.
A major feature and a valuable asset of the building is that albeit a modern structure it is a quintessence of the secular architectural traditions of the nation.
Consisting of two 800 seat halls, cinema “Moscow” became an integral part of the everyday life of the citizens as one of the best movie theaters in the city. Today it is one of the esteemed venues in Yerevan.

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