Theater Life of St Petersburg

Immerse yourself in the history of St Petersburg, a beautiful city that became a new cultural capital shortly after its construction. Despite the city’s diverse nature, the theater served as a common ground where both craftsmen and aristocrats could equally enjoy their evenings. Learn about the birth of professional theater in St Petersburg with the opening of the Russian, now Alexandrinsky, Theater in September 1756 by decree of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna.

Explore the majesty of St Petersburg’s theaters, from their grand facades and luxurious decors to their star-studded casts and compelling productions. Discover more than a hundred theaters operating in the city today, ranging from world-renowned to new experimental ones.

The lecture will delve into globally renowned establishments like the Mariinsky Theater, the Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater, and the Maly Drama Theater. Gain insight into the differences between the Russian and European theater systems, the evolution of theater repertoires since their founding, and must-see performances in St Petersburg today.

Lecturer Anastasia Romanovna Babaeva, a graduate of the St Petersburg University with a degree in "English Language and Literature", is also a scholarship recipient of the international master’s program in the field of European studies EuroCulture at the University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain). She has been working in the field of dubbing and film translation since 2017 and teaching Spanish at the Faculty of International Relations at St Petersburg University (SPbU) since 2021.

The lecture will be delivered online in Spanish with simultaneous translation into Russian. Participation is free, but registration is required.

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