Khakassia won a grant to stage a series of historical performances

The Foundation for Support and Development of Theater Art of Khakassia won the second grant competition of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives in 2026, the press service of the Russian Academic Drama Theater named after M.Y. Lermontov reports.

The project of the educational cycle of historical performances based on the work of Nikolai Karamzin “History of the Russian State”, dedicated to the 260th anniversary of the birth of the author of this work, received support. It is being implemented in partnership with the Lermontov Russian Academic Drama Theatre.

In total, four productions in the genre of “theatrical lesson” based on the famous work will be made. Performances designed for spectators from 12 years old will tell about the Baptism of Russia, the reign of Prince Alexander Nevsky, the conquest of Siberia and the Time of Troubles.

The project involved playwright Artem Kazyukhanov, who already has experience with the Lermontov Theatre.

Now director Baatr Kolaev has begun rehearsing the first performance in the series. He will be dedicated to the Baptism of Russia and Princess Olga. At the same time, work is underway to develop sketches of scenography, costumes and props for the visual embodiment of productions.

The premiere is scheduled for early November this year. In total, they want to hold not only 20 shows for a wide audience, but also to organize a series of theatrical quizzes for schoolchildren and students.

Earlier we wrote that the Khakassian theater Topanov won the All-Russian competition.