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The Ministry of Culture's Industry Day opened with the awarding of the Fyodor Volkov Prize for Contribution to the Development of Theater Art

The Ministry of Culture's Industry Day opened with the awarding of the Fyodor Volkov Prize for Contribution to the Development of Theater Art
Photo: Ramil Sitdikov /Fotohost-RIA News agency
30.01.2024

The ceremony of awarding the winners of the Fyodor Volkov Prize for Contribution to the Development of Theater Art for 2023 took place at the RUSSIA EXPO as part of the Day of Culture. The awards were presented by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Tatyana Golikova.

"It has become a good tradition that we hold the most significant events here, at the RUSSIA EXPO, which demonstrates the achievements of our country. Today is a special day for culture - not only the flagship Pavilion No. 75, but also many other pavilions will demonstrate their involvement in this wonderful sphere, which, in fact, shapes a person," said Tatyana Golikova.

Photo: Ramil Sitdikov /Fotohost-RIA News agency

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Russian theater is a unique phenomenon in the world theatrical life, there is no such thing anywhere else.

"We are very proud of it. And of course, systematic support for theater art is one of our key priorities. And it is important that the audience responds to this work: the beginning of 2024 broke a kind of record - the number of visits to federal theaters increased by 18%, we returned to the pre-pandemic period and we see that attention to the theater is increasing. An additional incentive is the Pushkin Card - many theaters have joined this program, thus attracting young spectators aged 14 to 22 to their halls," said Tatyana Golikova.

Photo: Ramil Sitdikov /Fotohost-RIA News agency

The winners of the Award were:

- Mytishchi puppet theater "Ognivo" named after S. Zhelezkin. The award on behalf of the team was received the artistic director of the theater Alexei Gushchuk;

- State Russian Drama Theater (Republic of Chuvashia). Dmitry Kapustin, director of the theater, received the award on behalf of the team;

- leading ballet soloist of the Boris Eifman St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater Lyubov Andreeva.

The Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova noted that the name of Fyodor Volkov is associated with the beginning of the entire dramatic art of the country, regular repertory theater, and the very first winner of the Prize was the Volkov Theater itself.

"This year marks the anniversary of Fyodor Grigorievich Volkov, and next year is the 275th anniversary of the Volkov Theater, and it is symbolic that we started our Industry Day at the RUSSIA EXPO precisely with the presentation of this Prize. All of today's laureates are united by one thing - an unconditional love for the theater, for their work and for culture. I wish them all new creative victories and success!" said Olga Lyubimova.

Photo: Ramil Sitdikov /Fotohost-RIA News agency

The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. During the whole period of the Exposition, guests are welcomed with cultural events, a rich business and educational program. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal departments, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors.

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