Legendary names of Mariinsky theater

On July 12 240 years from the date of the basis Mariinsky theater are executed. On July 12 240 years from the date of the basis Mariinsky theater are executed. In anticipation of this date the channel "Rossiya-Kultura" prepared the big informative program about the actors of the Mariinsky theater who have left a considerable trace in the history of ballet art. On July 12, 1783 the Decree about the statement of committee "for managements by shows and music" was issued, and in October the ceremonial opening Big Stone theaters, been a part of Imperial theaters Russian Federation took place. The present name (in honor of Alexander's II spouse of the empress Maria...