One of the main attractions of Simferopol can rightfully be called Crimean Academic Russian Drama Theater named after M. Gorky. Planning a vacation in Simferopol, be sure to take time to visit this unique theater.
The history of this theater began in the 20s of the XVIII century. This is the oldest theater on the Crimean peninsula, the oldest on the territory of Ukraine.
The founder of the theater was a Moscow merchant Volkov — a great theatergoer, who was recommended to move to Krym by doctors. At the House of the Noble Assembly he rented a barn, in which visitors left their horses. In this barn were arranged stage, parterre, boxes.
Later the theater was repeatedly rebuilt, and in 1873 was dismantled, on the site was built a new theater building. The modern building was built in 1911.
Crimean Academic Russian Drama Theater named after M. Gorky is known for its tragic history and loud names of those whose theatrical career began on its scaffolding.
So, during World War II, when Simferopol was occupied, in the theater was created underground group «Sokol». These people became heroes not only on stage, but also in life. Actors and employees of the theater supported the partisans, conducted reconnaissance work, created a cache in which they hid a large collection of theatrical costumes (about 5 thousand), which planned to take out the Germans. By a tragic coincidence of circumstances on the trail of the group «Falcon» Germans attacked three days before the liberation of Simferopol, all who were part of it shot. The Nazis set fire to the theater before retreating, but saved the costumer and the worker saved the theater. Based on this tragic story, the theater staged the play «They Were Actors», which was later made into a film of the same name.
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A.A. Goloborodko, V.V. Kenigson, M.M. Nazvanov, M.I. Tsarev, F.G. Ranevskaya. On its stage performed such famous theater figures as M.S. Schepkin, I.O. Dunayevsky.
And this is not all that the theater is famous for. There is no equal to this theater not only in Ukraine, but also in the whole Europe: the total area of this huge theater complex is 12.5 thousand square meters, and the total capacity of all halls — 1776 seats.
The architecture of the main building of the theater belongs to the style of neoclassicism with Art Nouveau elements. Stucco and rich paintings in the foyer and auditorium, bronze sculptures of knights on the marble staircases, sculptures of lions-griffins, Apollo, Melpomene — all this caresses the eye of fans of architectural delights.
Now Crimean Academic Russian Drama Theater named after M. Gorky is seven stages: chamber, amphitheater, small, main, branch, new and the stage in the courtyard. Everyone who visits the theater, will be able to choose a performance to his taste — the repertoire of the theater is diverse and extensive, every year there are about 700 performances.
Of course, the sights of Simferopol — a lot of interesting places in which the tourist can join the history of the city. But you can touch his soul exactly in the Crimean Academic Russian Drama Theater named after M. Gorky. M. Gorky.