Comic-Con Russia

Comic-Con Russia is a speculative fiction entertainment annual exhibition and fan convention of computer and video games, TV series and comic movies in Russia, organized by the committee of the Russian Game Developers Conference and Bubble Comics. First convention was held alongside the 2014 IgroMir.[1][2]

Comic-Con Russia

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StatusActive
GenreSpeculative fiction
VenueCrocus Expo, Pavilion No. 1
Location(s)Moscow
CountryRussia
Inaugurated2–5 October 2014
Organized byBubble Comics
Russian Game Developers Conference
Zveno Media
Warner Bros. Russia
Megogo.net
Europa Plus TV
Kino Govno
2×2
Filmpro.ru portal
Ivi.ru
TV-3
Film.ru
Filmz.ru
Websitehttp://comicconrussia.ru/

From the beginning the showcasing primarily comic books and science fiction/fantasy related film, television, and similar popular arts, the convention includes a larger range of pop culture and entertainment elements across virtually all genres, including horror, animation, anime, manga, toys, collectible card games, video games, webcomics, and fantasy novels in the country.[3]

History

2014

The convention was held for the first time on October 2–5, 2014, at the Crocus Expo, Moscow, alongside the 9th IgroMir video game exhibition.

2015

Th convention was held on October 2–4, with 162,000 visitors.

2016

Comic Con Russia was held from 29 September until 2 October. It's been held at the Crocus Expo, Moscow, alongside the 11th IgroMir video game exhibition.

See also

References
  1. Comic-Con lands in Moscow as sign of geek culture’s global domination, The Guardian, 5 October 2014
  2. Comic Con Russia: The inaugural celebration of geekdom in Moscow, Russia Beyond The Headlines
  3. Instaweek: The first Comic-con in Russia, Russia Beyond the Headlines
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