Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova have officially opened new filming locations at the Moskino Cinema Park in Moscow. The opening ceremony took place on August 27 to mark Russian Cinema Day, according to a report by news outlet Lenta.ru.
Speaking at the event, Sobyanin said the Moskino Cinema Park is no longer just a local municipal project, but is gradually becoming an all-Russian and international film production center. He added that the complex helps Russian films reach audiences far beyond the country's borders, and called Moskino the largest film shooting venue in the world.
The new additions were unveiled as part of the large-scale development project for the Moscow: City of Cinema film cluster. The newly inaugurated outdoor sets include Palace, Fairytale Town, European Cities, Fortress, and Reichstag, offering diverse architectural backdrops for film crews.
Another newly opened venue, Modern Moscow, recreates capital landscapes complete with cultural landmarks and everyday urban features ranging from schools to multifunctional public service centers. The park also launched a new space titled Carriage Yard: Carriages in the Frame, which exhibits more than 30 authentic and restored carriages from various historical eras.
Along with the outdoor sets, two new filming pavilions with a combined area of 4.6 thousand square meters were brought into operation. The facility now features 74 outdoor and interior sets alongside eight filming pavilions across its grounds.
Popular sets and production numbers
Existing sets at the cinema park remain heavily utilized by production teams. Frequently used locations include Airport, Center of Moscow, Port City, Cities of the Middle East and Central Asia, Provincial Cities of Europe, Princely Chambers, Railway Station, and Constructivist Moscow.
Filming activity at the complex has grown significantly. In 2026 alone, production teams shot 111 projects at Moskino. Since the film cluster originally opened, it has hosted the shooting of more than 260 feature films and television series.
Visitor amenities and public access
The cinema park is also accessible to tourists and general visitors. For guests and tour groups, the park offers restaurants, food trucks, two hotel complexes, and an equestrian center within its boundaries.
In addition to film production and tourism, the cluster hosts educational events and cultural festivals. Russian Cinema Day, celebrated annually on August 27, marks the history of domestic filmmaking in Russia, where the government has sought to centralize production infrastructure in major modern hubs like Moskino.
