2 February
"The Cabal of Hypocrites": Artist and Power on the Alexandrinsky Theatre
The Alexandrinsky Theatre will host "The Cabal of Hypocrites" as part of the Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre's tour. Mikhail Bulgakov's play, a landmark for the theatre and a life-changing one for its author, was first performed on this stage in 1936 and soon banned. Today, the production returns, maintaining the relevance of questions about creative freedom and the artist's relationship with power.
The play centers on the life of Jean-Baptiste Molière, a comedian and theatre director at the court of Louis XIV. His fate becomes dramatic material through which Bulgakov explores his own experiences and relationships with society. Actors' brotherhood, court intrigue, love and betrayal, truth and hypocrisy are intertwined in a theatrical phantasmagoria where tragedy and farce are inseparable, and the reality of the stage and life are woven into a single whole.
The new stage version of the play includes excerpts from Bulgakov's novel "The Life of Monsieur de Moliere," philosophical and religious texts by Descartes, Seneca, Berdyaev, Tolstoy, and Saint Augustine, as well as archival documents from the 1930s. This multi-layered construction reveals to the audience a fractal of time periods—from the French Golden Age to the Soviet 1930s and the present day—demonstrating the eternal paradoxes of creative life.
"The Cabal of Hypocrites" is a play about the price of freedom, the artist's responsibility, and the constant struggle with external circumstances. Spectators can purchase tickets for the play "The Cabal of Hypocrites" in advance on our website and see the production, which is becoming one of the central events of the Moscow Art Theatre's touring program on the stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre.
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25 February
"Shukshin's Stories" at the Theatre of Nations: Immerse yourself in the world of the Russian hinterland
Discover "Shukshin's Stories" at the Theatre of Nations. Director Alvis Hermanis and a stellar cast invite you on a journey through the works of Vasily Shukshin. Enjoy this renowned theatrical masterpiece!
24 February
Channel One Cup Figure Skating Tournament at the Yubileiny Sports Complex: Immerse Yourself in the World of Figure Skating
St. Petersburg is preparing to host the Channel One Cup Figure Skating Tournament at the Yubileiny Sports Complex. Enjoy performances by Russia's best figure skaters and experience the festive atmosphere at the legendary arena.
20 February
Alexander Rosenbaum at the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall: An Unforgettable Concert in the Heart of St. Petersburg
Don't miss Alexander Rosenbaum's concert at the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall! Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a live performance and enjoy classic hits. Reserve your spot in advance on our website and become part of this musical celebration!
19 February
The musical comedy "Very Happy Fellows" at the Russian Song Theatre: a star-studded cast and memorable hits
Come see "Very Happy Fellows" at the Russian Song Theatre! A star-studded cast, Soviet hits, and comedic moments await you. Find out how the filming chaos at the Druzhba Narodov health resort is resolved.
17 February
"Without Witnesses" at Workshop 12: Immerse yourself in the world of human emotions
Explore the depths of feelings and unresolved issues of the past in the performance "Without Witnesses" at Workshop 12, directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. Experience an atmosphere of sincerity and drama in the heart of Moscow.
11 February
Premiere of the ballet "The Return" at the Alexandrinsky Theatre: Spanish Passion on the stage of St. Petersburg
Immerse yourself in the world of Spanish dance with Antonio Najarro's ballet "Return".
10 February
The ballet "The Wanderer's Song" at the Alexandrinsky Theatre: An immersion into the world of contemporary dance
Choreographer Hu Shenyuan fuses folk and contemporary motifs to create a physical poetry that explores the human soul.
10 February
The ballet "Vertigo" at the Alexandrinsky Theatre: an unforgettable immersion into the world of dance and music
Discover the ballet Vertigo at the Alexandrinsky Theatre.
10 February
The ballet "Beautiful Time" at the Alexandrinsky Theatre: the philosophy of dance and time
Immerse yourself in a world of art at the ballet "Beautiful Time" at the Alexandrinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg.
10 February
IDOL 2026: World Circus Arts Festival at Vernadsky Circus
The IDOL 2026 World Circus Arts Festival will take place in Moscow. The world's best artists will perform in the Vernadsky Circus arena, and spectators will be treated to a competition program and a gala show for the winners.