Almost 15% of Russian cinemas have closed due to the pandemic

“In some regions, cinemas have not opened.

Almost 15% of cinemas, one might say, have ceased to exist.

These are mainly small cinemas.

Now, according to forecasts, up to 40% may suffer the same fate by the end of the year, "RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

According to him, measures to support the cinema industry are currently being developed.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin appreciated the idea of ​​showing Russian films in schools.