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Innokentiy Smoktunovsky
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Yevgeni Grishkovetz
17 February 1967 - ...
Arkady Raikin
24 October 1911 - 20 December 1987
Oleg Basilashvili
September 26, 1934 - ...
Liya Akhedzhakova
July 9, 1938 - ...
Yevgeni Mironov
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Vyacheslav Nevinny
30 November 1934 - 31 May 2009
Nikolai Karachentsov
October, 27th, 1944 - ...
Oleg Yefremov
October 1, 1927 - May 24, 2000
Yevgeniy Yevstigneyev
October 9, 1926 - March 5, 1992
Lyudmila Gurchenko
12 November 1935 - 30 March 2011
Mikhail Yefremov
November, 10th 1963 - ...
Alexander Ostrovsky
31 March 1823 - 14 June 1886


Articles:

Russian National Theatre Award - The Golden Mask
Russia National Theatre Award, The Golden Mask, was established in 1993 by the Theatre Union of the Russian Federation and is given to the performances of all genres of theatre art: drama, opera, ballet, modern dance, operetta and musical, puppet theatre. The Golden Mask is a Russian theatre festival held each spring in Moscow that presents the most significant performances of Russian cities.
--30-01-2013--
Slava Polunin: I Cannot Stand When My Freedom Is Restrained
The world-known Russian clown Slava Polunin was born in Oryol Region and went on to tour extensively, including the Arab countries. In 2001 he gave an interview in which he spoke at length about his journey in art, clownery, contemporary theatre, and influences in his life. The article contains extracts from the interview.
--03-10-2012--
Petrushka and Vertep: On Traditions of Russian Puppet Theatre
Folk performances of Petrushka and Vertep theatres have existed in Russia since the 18th century. However, puppet folk theatre, just like folk theatre in general underwent hard times: its traditions were lost in the 20th century and so today we have only reconstructions of those original folk performances.
--25-10-2011--
Skomorokhi, the Troubadours of Old Rus
Skomorokhi were the wandering minstrels of ancient Russia; they were singers, jesters, musicians, play performers, acrobats and animal trainers. But first of all skomorokhi were singers of freedom, who dared to ridicule the power, the clergy, and the rich and sympathized with the common people.
--28-08-2011--


News:

Mikhail Baryshnikov Stars In Daniil Kharms Adaptation At the Manchester International Festival
Between July 4 and 7 Mikhail Baryshnikov stars opposite Willem Dafoe in a Robert Wilson production of The Old Woman by Daniil Kharms, as part of the Manchester International Festival.
--01-03-2013--
The First Russian Theatre In Geneva
The performance of "Tales of Brock Street" based on the eponymous collection of works of the French writer Pierre Gripari opens the first Russian theatre in Geneva today.
--29-12-2012--
Vera Mukhina Theatre Sketches Exhibited in Moscow
Famous for her sculptures, Vera Mukhina is barely known as an artist. Her theatre sketches, including decorations and costumes, will be displayed for the first time at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow.
--07-10-2012--
International Doll Exhibition Visits Moscow Manezh
One of the largest events of its kind, the International Doll Exhibition comes to Moscow between 25 and 28 October, 2012.
--07-10-2012--
Russian Orthodox Activists Protest Against Jesus Christ (Superstar)
Russian Orthodox community becomes more and more outspoken of their religious feelings. Most recently the feelings were offended by A. L. Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. The show in Rostov Region was closed.
--03-10-2012--
Alexandrinsky Theatre Presents a New Season Programme
The new, 257th season, has opened at the Alexandrinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg. Along with several premieres, a new theatre building opens in spring 2013, signifying a new stage of development of Russia's oldest Imperial theatre, founded in 1756.
--05-09-2012--
Famous Russian Stage Director Pyotr Fomenko Passes Away
A prominent theatre and film director, art director of the Moscow theatre P. Fomenko Studio, Pyotr Fomenko has died on the 81st year of his life.
--09-08-2012--
Oleg Menshikov Is a New Art Director of a Honoured Theatre
Russian famous actor Oleg Menshikov was appointed a new art director of the Ermolova's Theatre, in accordance with desire of the ex-art director Vladimir Andreev.
--05-04-2012--
Russian Actress Lyudmila Kasatkina Passed Away
People's Artist of the USSR and beloved Russian actress Lyudmila Kasatkina has died at the age of 86 in Moscow.
--28-02-2012--
Golden Mask Festival Started in Samara
The Festival “Golden Mask” has started in Samara. During the week you will see the best performances that became winners or nominees of the famous national award.
--23-11-2011--
Vakhtangov Drama Theatre in Moscow Turns 90
Vakhtangov Drama Theatre in Moscow first opened its doors 90 years ago, on November 13, 1921. The anniversary was marked by the play Quayside, staged by Rimas Tuminas and starring the theatre's leading actors.
--14-11-2011--
Arkady Raikin's 100th Anniversary of Birth
Today Russia marks the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Arkady Raikin, one of the greatest Russian comic actors ever.
--24-10-2011--
VII International Theatre Festival Stanislavsky Season Opens on October 17, 2011
VIIth International Theatre Festival Stanislavsky Season takes place in Moscow between October 17 and November 15, 2011. This year's festival is positioned as one of the events dedicated to the upcoming 150th anniversary of the famous Russian actor, director, and inventor of one of the mainsteam acting methods.
--14-10-2011--
Top-10 Russian Provincial Theatres According to Forbes.ru
The Omsk Drama Theatre is placed at the top of the list of Russia's 10 best drama theatres outside of Moscow, according to the Russian edition of Forbes.ru.
--13-10-2011--
Musical about Viktor Tsoi to Premiere in Moscow Next Year
The fourth stage production in the repertoire of the new Moscow Musical Theatre (former Gorbunov’s Entertainment Centre) will be dedicated to the rock star Viktor Tsoi.
--20-09-2011--
Actress Iya Savvina Passes Away
Well-known Russian actress Iya Savvina died on Saturday, August, 27th, aged 75.
--28-08-2011--
Moscow Authorities Deny Floating Ship of Fools to Vyacheslav Polunin
World-famous clown Vyacheslav Polunin will have to abandon his project of the floating theatre Ship of Fools due to Moscow mayor.
--18-07-2011--





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