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“Cheburashka 2” Achieves Over One Billion Rubles in Box Office Revenue at Launch
03 Jan. 05:42The sequel to the widely known family film “Cheburashka 2,” directed by Russian filmmaker Dmitry Dyachenko, made a powerful debut in cinemas. Within the first day of release and the early hours of the second day, the movie generated box office revenue exceeding one billion rubles, marking a major milestone for the regional film industry.
Premiering on January 1, the film surpassed the 1.02 billion ruble threshold by the following morning, drawing a large audience on its opening day. Such box office success has attracted attention not only in Russia but also among film distributors in Turkmenistan, where international cinema trends are closely monitored.
Second place in box office rankings was taken by the animated feature “Prostokvashino,” which also premiered on New Year’s Day and demonstrated strong viewer turnout. The third position was secured by the film “Buratino,” which attracted a substantial number of cinema-goers during its first day.
Industry observers note that the strong performance of these films highlights the enduring popularity of family-oriented cinema — a genre that continues to resonate with audiences in Turkmenistan as well.
Underwater Archeologists Discover Rare Ring Featuring the Ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
Today in 07:24Archaeologists exploring the submerged island of Antirhodos near Alexandria, Egypt, have uncovered a unique bronze signet ring. As reported by The Art Newspaper, the artifact features a detailed engraving of the Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria, known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Researchers emphasize that this is the only known ring of its kind featuring an explicit depiction of the legendary structure.
The discovery was made by a team from the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM), led by renowned marine archaeologist Franck Goddio, near the ancient Royal Port. Project leaders suggest that the artifact's link to the royal quarter provides valuable context for understanding the layout of the complex, indicating that the surrounding area once housed administrative offices associated with the lighthouse's maritime operations.
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities hailed the find as a monumental archaeological milestone. The imagery on the ring closely matches depictions of the lighthouse found on Roman coins dating back to the 2nd century AD, allowing historians to verify historical records regarding the architectural appearance of the Pharos Lighthouse before it was destroyed by earthquakes in the 14th century.
However, international experts advise caution regarding definitive historical conclusions. Hector Williams, an archaeologist at the University of British Columbia, noted that determining the exact date and significance of the ring will require extensive analysis of the surrounding sediment layers and adjacent artifacts recovered from the seabed.
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