You will visit the Holy of the Holies of the dramatic art – the first Russian theatre named after F.Volkov (the founder of the first Russian theatre). Everything here is imbued with a spirit of an old theatre performance under the auspices of Melpomene.
According to the legend the history of the theatre dates back to a leather barn, in which two and a half century ago Fyodor Volkov, a young son of a merchant, together with his brothers and friends arranged first performances of his troupe. Later Fyodor built a special building for the theatre, made costumes, theatre scenery. Rumours about young residents of Yaroslavl reached Empress Elizabeth of Russia, who later called them to Petersburg… Since that time Yaroslavl “theatre mansion” on the bank of the Volga has been considered to be the root, out of which the Russian national professional theatre has grown up.
By the end of the XIX century the Yaroslavl theatre was famous in all parts of Russia not only as the oldest but also as one of the best ones. In 1900 there were held festivities in Yaroslavl dedicated to the 150 anniversary of the Russian theatre, and in 1911 a building was constructed according to architect Spirin’s project, in which The Volkov Theatre is situated to this day.
You will be led behind the enigmatic scenes, know how theatre scenery and costumes for performances are made, visit the stage and will be able even to see a performance rehearsal!

Venue – Yaroslavl.
Duration – about 1 hour.
Number of participants – from 10 to 20 persons.
Cost – from 80 roubles/2 euros per person