Cinema Bereste
Cinema Bereste is a two-screen state-owned cinema in Minsk, Belarus, opened in 1989 and part of the KinoMinska network.
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Overview
Cinema Bereste (Берестье) is a cinema located in the Moskovsky District of Minsk, Belarus, near the Petrovshchina metro station. It opened on 31 December 1989 and is described as the last cinema built in Minsk during the Soviet era. The cinema is owned by the Minsk City Executive Committee through the unitary enterprise Kinovideoprokat, which operates the KinoMinska cinema network. It is one of the most visited cinemas in Minsk, with 380,137 admissions recorded in 2016. The cinema has two auditoriums. Hall 1 seats 293 (or 297 according to Wikipedia) and Hall 2 seats 150. Both halls are equipped with Sony digital projectors capable of 4K 2D and 2K 3D projection, Dolby surround sound, and high-reflectance polarization screens. Hall 1 features enhanced-comfort seats with ergonomic reclining backs and cup holders. The venue also offers air conditioning, parking, a self-service ticket terminal, and a box office open from 10:00 to 22:00. In summer 2020, an updated Cinema Bar coffee shop opened in the cinema. Bereste hosts weekly film premieres and organizes entertainment and educational events for children and teenagers, with a focus on family viewing. The cinema underwent a major renovation in 2012, after which it became one of the leading cinemas in the capital and a cultural leisure spot for residents of the Moskovsky District. It has been equipped with 3D technology since 2011. The building was designed by architect Stanislav Matveyevich Zamaraev (1939–2001). Nearby are the Kirmaš shopping center, a McDonald's restaurant, and a guarded parking lot.
History
Cinema Bereste opened on 31 December 1989 in the Moskovsky District of Minsk, near the Petrovshchina metro station. It was the last cinema built in Minsk during the Soviet period. The building was designed by architect Stanislav Matveyevich Zamaraev (1939–2001). In 2011, the cinema was equipped with 3D projection technology. A major renovation followed in 2012, after which Bereste became one of the leading cinemas in the Belarusian capital and a cultural leisure destination for residents of the surrounding residential areas. The renovation modernized the auditoriums and facilities, helping the cinema attract a large audience; in 2016 it recorded 380,137 admissions, making it one of the most visited cinemas in Minsk. In summer 2020, an updated Cinema Bar coffee shop opened inside the cinema, adding a café option for visitors before screenings. The cinema continues to operate as part of the KinoMinska network under the unitary enterprise Kinovideoprokat of the Minsk City Executive Committee, hosting weekly premieres and family-oriented events.
- 2020
Updated Cinema Bar coffee shop opened in summer.
- 2016
Recorded 380,137 admissions, one of the highest in Minsk.
- 2012
Underwent major renovation, becoming one of the leading cinemas in Minsk.
- 2011
Equipped with 3D projection technology.
- 1989
Cinema Bereste opened on 31 December 1989 in Minsk.
Products and positioning
A leading state-owned cinema in Minsk offering modern digital projection and family-oriented programming.
Hall 1
293 seats (or 297 per Wikipedia), 4K 2D and 2K 3D projection, Dolby surround sound, enhanced-comfort seats.
Hall 2
150 seats, 4K 2D and 2K 3D projection, Dolby surround sound, soft theater seats.
Cinema Bar
Coffee shop opened in summer 2020 inside the cinema.
Sources6 sources
- 1Берестье | Объекты | Сеть кинотеатров "КиноМинска"kinominska.by
- 2О предприятии | Сеть кинотеатров "КиноМинска"kinominska.by
- 3Берестье (кинотеатр, Минск) - Wikipediaru.wikipedia.org
- 4Cinema Bereste - Wikidatawikidata.org
- 5Услуги | Сеть кинотеатров "КиноМинска"kinominska.by
- 6О предприятии | Сеть кинотеатров "КиноМинска"kinominska.by
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