Ballet critic Roman Volodchenkov praised "The Nutcracker" production at the National Centre RUSSIA

Candidate of Arts, pedagogue, and ballet critic Roman Volodchenkov attended the grand premiere of "The Nutcracker" in multimedia sets at the National Centre RUSSIA. This unique production offers a new interpretation of the classic ballet. The first viewers enthusiastically responded to the performance.

"It’s very pleasant to be at such a vibrant premiere today. I’ve heard a lot about it and even managed to see some rehearsal clips. Believe me, we truly haven’t seen a 'Nutcracker' like this before. For the first time, this ballet is presented in multimedia sets. And perhaps it is a very timely appearance of this version, as 'The Nutcracker' is a Christmas fairy tale. The performance features brilliant artists from the Bolshoi Theatre: leading soloist Kristina Kretova and premier of the theatre Igor Tsvirko, so it is already obvious that this will be an amazing performance that will break all records," emphasized Roman Volodchenkov.

In the new production, multimedia sets have replaced static stage elements, becoming an active part of the performance. Computer graphics, animation, and dynamic visual effects help even novice audiences fully immerse themselves in the story of Masha and the wooden prince.

The National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO and to showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens on a permanent basis. Federal government agencies, state companies, corporations, and regions take part in the Centre’s work.

The National Centre RUSSIA is located at 14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow. The Centre is open from 10:00 to 20:00 every day except Monday.