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The Bolshoi Theatre

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The Bolshoi Theatre has always been and remains one of the main symbols of Russia. This is the main national theatre, the keeper of russian traditions and the center of world music culture, contributing to the development of theatrical art in the country. March 28, 1776 is considered to be the date of foundation of the Moscow Bolshoi Theatre when Catherine II signed the privilege of Prosecutor Prince Peter Urusov to perform shows, masquerades, balls and other entertainments for a period of ten years. In 1853, the theatre was badly damaged by fire and was rebuilt by the architect Albert Cavos. The large building that is perceived for many years as one of the main attractions of Moscow, has opened on 20 October 1856 during the days of Alexander II coronation. Monumental building with a powerful eight-columned portico and with a copper Apollo’s quadriga over the pediment by sculptor Peter Klodt is a beautiful monument of Russian empire style with outstanding decoration. October 29, 2002, the troupe has received a new scene to work during the years of a large-scale reconstruction of the historical building, which lasted from 2005 to 2011. This reconstruction has revived many of the lost features of the theatre appearance and yet put it in the row of the most technically equipped theater buildings in the world.

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