Is Stanislavski still the key to understanding modern theatre? 🎭

For many actors around the world, his name is almost synonymous with Russian theatre. But the theatre Stanislavski knew is long gone — so what has remained of his system, and what has changed?

That became the starting point for the round table “Between Stanislavski and the Present Day: Where Is Theatre Heading?”, held at the K.S. Stanislavski House-Museum on September 24.

The discussion brought together:
📌 Director of the Moscow Art Theatre Museum Pavel Vashchilin,
📌 theatre scholar Pavel Rudnev,
📌 three InteRussia fellows representing different theatre traditions — from Ethiopia, China and Brazil.

As Pavel Vashchilin put it: “Theatre knows no borders. The best way to prove it is to bring together people who speak different languages but think in the language of the stage.”

Before leaving, the fellows explored the House-Museum, visiting Stanislavski’s study and the historic interiors of his Opera Studio. They also saw the first Russian edition of My Life in Art, now on display at the museum.

And what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear “Russian theatre”? 🩵

The InteRussia Fellowship in Theatre Arts is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, GITIS and TV BRICS International Media Network. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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The Final Note ✨

Six weeks of rehearsals and total immersion in the theatre world have led to this moment. Today, the InteRissia theatre fellows close their fellowship by bringing Chekhov to life in their native languages.

Our fellows presented the excerpts from the Chekhov’s play “Proposal” in their mother tongues, showcasing that art is beyond any borders.

Showing you the preparation for the performance ❤️

The InteRussia Fellowship in Theatre Arts is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, GITIS and TV BRICS International Media Network. The programme is implemented as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship New Generation initiative with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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Happy Teacher's Day! 🍂

Every year on October 5, the world celebrates World Teachers' Day.

Proclaimed by UNESCO in 1994, it honors teachers, mentors, and everyone who shapes the minds of the next generation. It's marked in more than 100 countries, including Russia 📚

So today, we're turning the spotlight on you, dear professors

You're the ones who open the lab doors in the morning, who stay late to explain "just one more time," who turn a nervous "I'm not sure I can do this" into "wait, I think I've got it!" 💡

Our fellows arrive with suitcases, big dreams, and many questions. Thanks to you, they leave with new skills and new ideas. You're their guides to a new culture and a whole new professional world.

That kind of mentorship can't be measured in credits or certificates. It's measured in confidence, in curiosity, and in the way your students talk about you years later.

Thank you for your patience, your wisdom, and your belief in our fellows.

We wish you inspiration, brilliant students, and new discoveries ! ✨

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