Producer Ruben Dishdishyan will become partner in film company that replaces Universal in Russia

Ruben Dishdishyan, the founder of Mars Media and former head of Central Partnership, will become a partner in the film distribution company founded in Russia by Universal managers. Former UPI General Director Vadim Ivanov and former UPI Marketing Director Nikolay Borunkov established a new film distribution structure, which was named Atmosfera Kino.

Producer Ruben Dishdishyan will serve as a partner for Atmosphera Kino. The founder of Mars Media will return to the film distribution business after 11 years as president of Central Partnership.

Atmosfera Kino will focus on the release of high-budget Russian films. The company's package will include 'Nuremberg', 'Woland' and a new fantasy project by Roman Borisevich and Alexei Popogrebski's 'The Biggest Moon'. In addition to Russian content, foreign acquisitions are also expected. Vadim Ivanov and Ruben Dishdishyan have yet to comment officially.