Mosfilm is a legendary film studio, thanks to which your favorite films have appeared. The dream to visit the set, to see the props from the film was unrealizable until recently. The doors of Mosfilm were closed to visitors for a long time. But everything has changed, and now the film concern conducts excursions.
The Mosfilm Cinema Concern has opened its doors to visitors. Everyone can see the scenery from their favorite films, visit the studio where famous TV shows are shot and plunge into the world of cinema. Registration for excursions is carried out by phone indicated on the official website of the film concern. From intermediaries, the cost of tickets is 2-3 times more expensive.
Museum of retro cars
The museum displays cars from famous and favorite films and TV series. For example, cars from the series "Moscow Saga", "MUR" and other films. Some cars are parked on the street, they are told about before visiting the museum.
Most cars are "on the move", they have a registration number. There are no models, models of cars in the museum, they are all real. The guide tells how the car got to the set. You can't go behind the fence, so you won't be able to take a picture while driving a luxurious car. Visitors are not allowed time to thoroughly inspect and photograph the exhibits. When examining a retro car, the main thing is to keep up with your excursion group.
Costumes and decorations from films
Visitors are shown costumes from various films and sets. Some of them are creepy. For example, the scenery from the movie "Poisons, or the World History of Poisoning" is a little scary. The real carriages are most impressive, especially from the film "The Institute for Noble Maidens". The museum has costumes and sets from Soviet films. For example, a helmet from the movie "Gentlemen of Fortune", the crown of the Russian Empire from the movie "The Elusive Avengers". Exhibits are allowed to take pictures, but when publishing photos, do not forget about the copyright for the objects of photography.
The Mosfilm-Decorstroy gates are opened for visitors for a few minutes. Here you can see the streets of "Old Petersburg" and "Old Moscow", they are known for many popular films and film series. For example, "Old Petersburg" took part in the filming of the series "Free Diploma".
Old cameras and camcorders
At the end of the tour, visitors can get acquainted with the models of old cameras and movie cameras. Probably the Mosfilm film concern has the largest collection of retro cameras. Fans of old photographic equipment will definitely like the exhibition.
End of the excursion
For the faint of heart, it is better to refuse the final part of the tour. At the end of the excursion, visitors are shown a scene from the movie "Viy". The spectacle is impressive, this is definitely not to be missed.
The guides reveal the secret of filming, show visitors dummies. Some of them are easy to recognize, the film with their "participation" has become very popular.
The excursion is interesting, but it is designed for lovers of Russian cinematography.
