The real center of the cultural life of the capital of Russia is the Moscow Palace of Youth, popularly known as MDM. Decades after its opening, it still hosts a youth audience within its walls, satisfying its comprehensive needs.
Start MDM
Work on the project of a new educational and entertainment complex in Moscow began in 1972 and lasted 10 years. That is how much time it took the architects Y. Belopolsky, M. Posokhin, M. Belen and V. Khavin to calculate the future large-scale structure in the smallest details. The complexity of the future construction was that the building is located immediately above the metro station. Wrong calculations could have caused a terrible accident.
Since 1982, active construction work has been carried out. And already in 1988, the Moscow Palace of Youth received its first guests, who immediately appreciated its role in the development of youth.
Since the center was planned as an educational and entertainment center, large and small concert halls, roomsfor a variety of interest groups. For a long time MDM coped with this function. Even today, young people are not averse to spending a few hours in this center.
Big Concert Hall
The main attraction of MDM is a large concert hall. It is made in the form of an amphitheater, which helped to avoid blind spots and poor hearing. Until 2014, its capacity was almost 1600 people, which is already impressive. In the summer of 2014, global preparations were underway for the first Russian-language production of the musical The Phantom of the Opera. Within its framework, a global reconstruction of the hall and stage was carried out. From that moment on, it began to accommodate 1850 people. We also improved two VIP boxes for 20 and 39 visitors.
The equipment was not left without attention. In the process of reconstruction, it was also replaced with the most modern and powerful, as far as the hall itself allows. From that moment on, the Moscow Palace of Youth has become one of the most modern concert venues in the city. It can host any productions of famous artists and show programs.
Other halls and lounges
In addition to the large concert hall, there are many more places that attract the Moscow Palace of Youth. Moscow and guests of the capital come here to relax in the cinema with 4 halls "Kronverk Cinema", bowling, billiard room, sit in one of the cafes or walk through fashionable shops. Numerous premises, originally intended for holding various circles, were adapted for these objects.
Also known throughout the capital and the parquet hall. It can accommodate up to 2000 guests. It is convenient for holding dance events, balls, receptions and other holidays. To rent this room, you must queue in advance.
There are several small halls and rooms for negotiations in MDM. Therefore, premises are also often rented here for doing business of various sizes, which is beneficial, given the proximity of the palace to the center of the capital.
Entertainment
One of the main shows of the country, with which the Moscow Palace of Youth is associated, is considered the "Club of the Cheerful and Resourceful". After the TV show's revival in 1986, it needed a permanent venue for the games. Already in 1988, this appeared in the capital. Well, where else can youth competitions be held, if not at MDM? Until 2002, all Moscow programs were filmed on this stage. Artists such as Valdis Pelsh, Sergey Sivokho, Tatyana Lazareva, Comedy Club stars and many other famous personalities saw the light here.
The big MDM stage saw a lot of artists. She hosted youth theater productions and musicals.
In small halls, cafes and bars today you can find entertainment to your liking. It is noteworthy that often the organizers of such events are the MDM visitors themselves.
Vobla MDM Club as an example of the active life of young people
The socio-psychological game "Mafia" is in great demand among young people. The more people she gathers,the more interesting it gets. On the basis of MDM, in one of its bars, the Vobla MDM club operates, which unites fans of this exciting game.
According to the rules of the club, anyone who loves the "Mafia" can become a member. Participation in the games is completely free. The hall is divided into 2 tables designed for beginners and professionals. The level of his skill is determined only by the participant himself, choosing the people with whom he wants to play today.
This is an example of how the Moscow Palace of Youth still brings together people of the same interests. And for this it is not necessary to pay a lot of money. The main thing is that young people have a reason to get together and have fun.
The beginning of the era of musicals
In history, 2002 became a landmark year, which slightly changed the direction of the activities carried out by the Moscow Palace of Youth. Musicals took one of the main places in it. It is this year that MDM becomes a rental venue for two well-known stationary productions: first 42nd Street, and then 12 Chairs.
The international theater company Stage Entertainment signed an agreement in 2005 to show their productions on the main stage of MDM.
Since then, Muscovites have been able to attend such musicals as "Cats", "The Sound of Music", "Mama mia!", "ZORRO", "Beauty and the Beast", "Chicago". This is a significant event for the cultural life of the capital, since now there is a permanent place where you can watch a truly high-quality and exciting musical, and even in Russian.
In 2013 it wasannounced the start of preparations for the highest-grossing musical in the history of Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera, which has not yet been fully translated.
The famous Phantom of the Opera
As you know, the musicals of L. M. Webber are considered the highest grossing in the world. Over the years of rental on the stages of the world, they have collected billions in profits. There are also admirers of his work in Russia, but for a long time they could enjoy the works of the maestro only in the original language. There are not so many translations into Russian.
In 2013, it became known that the Phantom of the Opera would move to the Moscow Palace of Youth. Tickets for this musical began to sell in March 2014, although the premiere was scheduled for November 4 of the same year.
In honor of such a landmark production, the Stage Entertainment company carried out a large-scale reconstruction of MDM, especially the foyer and the large hall. The process of preparing for the performances lasted more than a year. More than 200 million rubles were spent on it.
Despite the fact that in the 2014/2015 season the musical goes on 8 times a week, the hall is full every day. It is noteworthy that the translation and the production itself are done at a really high level. The premiere of the performance was attended by the granddaughter of the author of this masterpiece, which indicates the significance of this event on a global scale.
How to get to MDM?
Where is the Moscow Palace of Youth? The address of MDM is known to everyone - Komsomolsky prospect, house 28. It is immediately above the Frunzenskaya metro station.
Even during the construction of the palace ground vestibulestation was integrated with this building. The exit from it is directed just to Komsomolsky Prospekt and Kholzunov Lane.
For those who arrive by car, there is a large open parking near MDM where you can leave your car.
Thus, for almost 30 years, the Central Youth Palace has been the main vacation spot for those who consider themselves young and full of energy in order not to sit at home watching a boring TV, but to actively communicate with friends.
