Ostankino palace theatre had a machine storage area above
the theatre in the round belvedere. This storage area was
referred to as "heaven". Other theatre machines were stored
beneath the stage, this area was referred to as the "hold".
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Cherviakov, Aleksandr; "The Ostankino Palace-Museum: A guide (Guidebook)",
Raduga, Winnipeg Manitoba, 1985, p. 101.