Ministry of Culture has reported about upcoming celebrations of the 100th anniversary since the birth of the legendary stage director, actor and founder of the Moscow Taganka Theater.

      The main celebrations will start on September 30, Yuri Lyubimov's birthday and last through the entire theatrical season of 2017-2018.

      A grand concert featuring world stars will be held on the occasion at the Bolshoi Theatre.

      The stage director will also be commemorated with the exhibition Yuri Lyubimov at Work and in Life and retrospective of films and documentaries featuring him at the Illusion cinema.

      An international conference will be dedicated to rich creative heritage of the world known director.