We are presenting our project History of the Theatre. This is a fascinating journey through the chronology of the Kursk Pushkin Drama Theatre. From 1756, when it was the Theatre of Eager Comedians, to the modern stage with its exciting productions. You will see how the Theatre has changed and evolved, facing the challenges of the times but always remaining true to its mission — to inspire and delight the audience.
The history of the Kursk Drama Theatre is especially important for all of us in these difficult times. It has come through different epochs, reflecting in its productions the history, traditions and cultural development of the region. The Theatre, as in previous times, remains a link between generations, passing on values and preserving the memory of the past.
We are convinced that the preservation and promotion of cultural and national values is an important task of modern society. This project is designed to provide insights into the history and achievements of the Kursk Pushkin Drama Theatre, to talk about its contribution to the development of the cultural life of the Kursk region. We hope that this information will be interesting and useful for a broad audience and will also help preserve the unique creative heritage of the Kursk Drama Theatre for future generations.
Sincerely, CODA digital agency.

The project team

Special thanks

To language translators, students of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Kursk State University - Tatyana Valuiskaya, Arina Kotova, Alyona Dyshenko, Anastasia Markeshina, Anna Andreeva, Angelina Zhigalova, Svetlana Mireeva, Irina Dracheva, Andrei Matveev, Marina Kochetova, and Ilya Gusev, who under the guidance of V.V. Buzhinskiy, Associate Professor, Department of Translation and Intercultural Communication, have greatly contributed to the translation of the project texts into English.