Everyone loves to go to the movies, and residents of St. Petersburg are no exception. It is especially nice if the building for the public demonstration of films is located near the house. That is why cinemas on Vasilievsky Island are so popular. Novel blockbusters, children's and family films - all this is on the posters of St. Petersburg cinemas.
Choose a place
In St. Petersburg, there are about a hundred cinemas in different parts of the city. Two are working on Vasilievsky Island:
- "Kronverk Cinema Neo."
- "Cronwerk Cinema 5".
Cinemas on Vasilievsky Island for the convenience of spectators are located in large shopping centers, open near busy roads and transport stops. From Cinema Neo to Art. m. "Vasileostrovskaya" about 1.5 km, from "Cinema 5" to the station m. "Seaside" about a kilometer.
Formula of Cinema "Cronwerk Cinema Neo"
The Kronverk Cinema Neo cinema, which is part of the Formula Kino network, is located on Bolshoy Prospekt 68, on the 1st floor of the Baltiysky shopping complex.
Cinema "Neo" on Vasilievsky Island has two halls, with 164 and 77 seats.
Facts About Neo
The halls are equipped with modern technology ensuring the highest quality:
- projector brand Christie 2220;
- Hall Harkness's wide-screen display captures vibrant colors and depth;
- powerful sound is provided by the acoustics of JBL and Dolby Digital Surround EX.
To make the audience feel comfortable and comfortable, deep chairs with wide armrests are installed on which you can put drinks and popcorn. The rooms have a humidification and air conditioning system. Bars work in the lobby, wi-fi is available.
We look in the "Neo"
In the cinema "Cinema Neo" you can watch all the films that come out for rent, and on Wednesday at midnight you can even see what the distributors only plan to release on large screens.
From Thursday to Saturday, night movie screenings are organized.
When buying tickets, you should familiarize yourself with promotions and discounts, because students and schoolchildren, for example, can go to the cinema with a 20% discount for the entire working week. And if you get a Kronverk discount card, then bonuses will accumulate on it, they can then be exchanged for a ticket.
"Cinema 5 Kronverk"
There is another huge cinema on Vasilievsky Island - “Kronverk Cinema 5”, it is located on the 3rd floor of the Skipper Mall, located on 88 Maly Prospekt. Cinema is part of a network of cinemas open throughout the country.
The location of the shopping and entertainment center is convenient for residents of the area: there is a public transport stop nearby, and the shops located in the complex are able to satisfy the interests of a large family. The opening of a cinema in the shopping center was a pleasant bonus for Petersburgers.
Some information about the cinema
Kronverk Cinema 5 has six spacious halls that can accommodate almost 400 people. There is also a hall with 38 seats, attracting moviegoers, both in small size and soft armchairs.
Such cinemas on Vasilyevsky Island, such as Kronverk Cinema 5, have recently opened, so the technical equipment and interior design are executed at the highest level:
- films are shown in 2D and 3D;
- GetD system provides high-quality image;
- On large screens, a bright, clear picture is broadcast;
- modern sound equipment does not stun, but conveys all the shades of surround sound;
- finally, in the halls there are spacious chairs equipped with stands for glasses with popcorn.
There is a cafe in the lobby where, before watching the movie, the audience is stocked with goodies, and after the movie session you can sit and discuss what you saw.
Price policy
Cinemas on Vasilyevsky Island try not to overstate the price, there is a policy of affordable tickets, so there are discounts and promotions in Kronverk Cinema 5. For instance:
- From Monday to Wednesday, students receive a 30% discount;
- for pensioners and veterans, any film will cost 100 rubles;
- 30% discount for large families;
- when buying tickets online, the price decreases by 20 rubles;
- some films are marked “special price”, tickets for them cost only 100 rubles;
- it is worth getting a bonus club card and due to bonuses it will soon be possible to purchase tickets.
The program "Boring lessons" in "Cinema 5"
An interesting program for attracting young viewers is being implemented in Kronverk Cinema 5. It is called “Boring Lessons” and is aimed at schoolchildren. In a programme:
- feature films on literature, history;
- fairy tale films for elementary school students;
- classic of the domestic film industry;
- non-fiction documentaries;
- educational serial films on history;
- socially oriented films.
Attendance at such movie shows is free, but requires prior approval from the administration.