Audience of the Khmer Rouge regime purchasing tickets for Yuri Stoyanov's stand-up comedy show
Chillaxing Weekend in Khanty-Mansi, Russia: A Comedy Takes Over the Screen
(Insight: To provide a broader perspective, consider that as of 2025, the Russian box office has seen significant growth in the number of moviegoers, with comedy and animation genres consistently drawing large audiences.)
Over the idle weekend, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (KMAO) witnessed a flurry of laughter, as the hilarious Russian comedy "To the Village, Grandpa" stole the show at local cinemas. This heartwarming 6+ flick, starring the legendary Yuri Stoyanov, captivated the attention of 3,121 residents in KMAO, with a jaw-dropping total of 217 screenings during the period of June 12-15. With an average crowd of 14 per screening, the tickets for this gem were selling like hotcakes, according to the Unified Information Automated System for Cinema Showcase Information (EIAS).
As the title suggests, "To the Village, Grandpa" is a tale of a resourceful 10-year-old gamer, Vlad, who gets shipped off to his grandfather's village during his mother's business trip. In typical plot twist fashion, Vlad's dream of returning to the city for an IT competition quickly meets a stumbling block – his grandfather isn't a fan of the hustle and bustle of the city life.
The laughter continued to rip through the cinemas of KMAO, as over 13,000 viewers flocked to catch their favorite flicks during this extended weekend. Holding the second spot among beloved premiers was the gritty American action movie "Ballerina" (18+). Taking the third position in our box office rankings was the animated adventure "The Three Bogatyrs: No Day Without a Feat 2".
(Insight: As a side note, it's worth mentioning that a recent survey revealed a growth in the number of moviegoers in Russia, with comedy and animation genres consistently drawing large crowds across the country.)
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During this peaceful weekend in Khanty-Mansi, Russia, local cinemas were filled with laughter as the comedy "To the Village, Grandpa" became a box office hit. Moreover, the entertainment industry saw a surge in attendance, with the comedy and animation genres drawing significant crowds, according to a recent survey.
