The Russian Drama Theater Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary
On that evening, all performances were canceled. On December 12, all admirers of theatrical art were invited to a unique event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the State National Russian Drama Theater named after Chinghiz Aitmatov. In the lobby, guests were greeted by an exhibition that showcased the brightest performances of the past decades. From the photographs on the stands, People's Artists smiled down at the audience, and the yellowed posters seemed to invite them back to the show.
After familiarizing themselves with the exhibition, a significant part of which featured costumes, the guests proceeded to the auditorium. On this festive day, all spectators were treated to an unforgettable gift. The event was attended by well-known individuals and important figures who arrived with luxurious bouquets of roses. Entry was by invitation only. In one performance, the actors managed to tell the history of the theater and its most memorable productions. The actors quickly changed costumes and transformed. Before everyone's eyes, the vibrant and rich theatrical life unfolded: an entire era, with scenes from the most significant performances recreated. Of course, the event organizers could not overlook those who are no longer with us. Portraits of famous artists appeared on the screen, and the audience greeted them with applause.
Video sketches from performances of past years were also shown, particularly impressing with their luxurious costumes and rich decorations. This evening was truly magical, and every guest was able to witness the bright moments of the theater's rich history.
That evening, the phrase "Theater is like a miracle" echoed from the stage more than once. Thanks to the narrators and the events on stage, many interesting facts became known to us.
In 1935, the Government of the Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republic adopted a resolution to establish an independent Russian drama theater. To this day, the State Academic Russian Drama Theater remains the only Russian theater in the Republic. The core of the troupe consisted of graduates from GITIS, and the group was led by V. G. Feldman, who became the chief director. The theater begins its history on November 6, 1935, with a performance of E. Yanovsky's play "Capital." Immediately after, the second premiere "Platon Krechet" was staged by GITIS graduate V. Vasiliev, who later became a People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR and directed productions in Kyrgyz theaters. During the Soviet era, the theater was named the State Russian Drama Theater named after Nadezhda Krupskaya.
In November 1966, the theater had the honor of performing on the stage of the Kremlin Theater. From the 1970s until the early 1990s, the theater actively participated in dramaturgy festivals held in the USSR. In 1976, for its contributions to the development of theatrical art, the theater was awarded the newly established Order of Friendship of Peoples, and in 1988, it was granted the title of Academic. In 1980, Vladislav Pazi was invited to the theater, and he later became the chief director. The theater cannot be imagined without such theatrical figures and actors as People's Artists of Kyrgyzstan Maria Striapkina, Emmanuel Prag, Leonid Yasinovsky, Alexander Kuleshov, Tamara Varnavskikh, Klavdiya Guryeva, Anatoly Adali, and Sergey Borisov.
This celebration was unforgettable and universal, as it was celebrated by everyone: from the costume designer to the People's Artist, and first and foremost, it was a celebration for the spectators who happily congratulated everyone involved in this miracle!
After familiarizing themselves with the exhibition, a significant part of which featured costumes, the guests proceeded to the auditorium. On this festive day, all spectators were treated to an unforgettable gift. The event was attended by well-known individuals and important figures who arrived with luxurious bouquets of roses. Entry was by invitation only. In one performance, the actors managed to tell the history of the theater and its most memorable productions. The actors quickly changed costumes and transformed. Before everyone's eyes, the vibrant and rich theatrical life unfolded: an entire era, with scenes from the most significant performances recreated. Of course, the event organizers could not overlook those who are no longer with us. Portraits of famous artists appeared on the screen, and the audience greeted them with applause.
Video sketches from performances of past years were also shown, particularly impressing with their luxurious costumes and rich decorations. This evening was truly magical, and every guest was able to witness the bright moments of the theater's rich history.
That evening, the phrase "Theater is like a miracle" echoed from the stage more than once. Thanks to the narrators and the events on stage, many interesting facts became known to us.
In 1935, the Government of the Kyrgyz Soviet Socialist Republic adopted a resolution to establish an independent Russian drama theater. To this day, the State Academic Russian Drama Theater remains the only Russian theater in the Republic. The core of the troupe consisted of graduates from GITIS, and the group was led by V. G. Feldman, who became the chief director. The theater begins its history on November 6, 1935, with a performance of E. Yanovsky's play "Capital." Immediately after, the second premiere "Platon Krechet" was staged by GITIS graduate V. Vasiliev, who later became a People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR and directed productions in Kyrgyz theaters. During the Soviet era, the theater was named the State Russian Drama Theater named after Nadezhda Krupskaya.
In November 1966, the theater had the honor of performing on the stage of the Kremlin Theater. From the 1970s until the early 1990s, the theater actively participated in dramaturgy festivals held in the USSR. In 1976, for its contributions to the development of theatrical art, the theater was awarded the newly established Order of Friendship of Peoples, and in 1988, it was granted the title of Academic. In 1980, Vladislav Pazi was invited to the theater, and he later became the chief director. The theater cannot be imagined without such theatrical figures and actors as People's Artists of Kyrgyzstan Maria Striapkina, Emmanuel Prag, Leonid Yasinovsky, Alexander Kuleshov, Tamara Varnavskikh, Klavdiya Guryeva, Anatoly Adali, and Sergey Borisov.
This celebration was unforgettable and universal, as it was celebrated by everyone: from the costume designer to the People's Artist, and first and foremost, it was a celebration for the spectators who happily congratulated everyone involved in this miracle!
