A themed train dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the Bolshoi Theater was launched in the Moscow metro

A themed train dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the Bolshoi Theatre has been launched in the Moscow metro. It began running along the Ring Line on March 27, the International Theater Day. This was announced on Friday, March 27, by Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of the capital for Transport and Industry.

It is noted that the carriages were decorated with photographs of famous artists, directors, conductors and choreographers, as well as materials about performances, repertoire and backstage life of the theater.

Liksutov said that the anniversary of the Bolshoi Theater is an important event for the whole country and stressed that the themed train will run along the line for six months so that as many passengers as possible get acquainted with its history. 360.ru .

Valery Gergiev, the general director of the theater, in turn, thanked the mayor's office for cooperation and noted that joint projects contribute to the development of the cultural life of the capital. According to him, the theater continues to expand its repertoire, and the culmination of the anniversary celebration is scheduled for December. According to Gergiev, one of the main tasks is to balance audience access to productions at the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theaters. Currently, the GABT can receive about 2.6 thousand visitors at a time, and the Mariinka - 6 thousand, NSN notes.

The founding day of the Bolshoi Theater is March 28, 1776, when Prince Peter Urusov received the highest permission from Empress Catherine II to hold theatrical performances, concerts and masquerades in Moscow.

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