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Cholpon cinema reopens after renovation

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • The Cholpon cinema in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, has reopened after renovation.
  • The building, constructed in 1982 and declared unsafe in 2022, now has five halls, 4K projection equipment and 310 seats, up from 200.
  • Its heating system was fully replaced, allowing the cinema to operate year-round.

The Cholpon cinema in Cholpon-Ata has reopened after renovation, restoring a building that had stood without a major overhaul since it was built in 1982.

The cinema was declared unsafe in 2022. After its reconstruction, seating capacity increased from 200 to 310, and five screening halls were equipped for audiences.

The renovation also brought in equipment capable of showing films in 4K and completely replaced the heating system. The cinema is now set to operate throughout the year.

The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund had previously allocated $1.5 million to restore cinemas in regions across Kyrgyzstan.

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