Illuminator of the Russian Drama Theater from Chuvashia became the winner of the Lunacharsky Prize

Illuminator of the Russian Drama Theatre of Chuvashia Gennady Ilyin became the winner of the All-Russian award named after A.V. Lunacharsky, established by the Russian Foundation for Culture.

According to the results of the competition, in which 648 applicants from all over the country were considered, only nine people, including a representative of Chuvashia, were recognized as winners.

Gennady Ilyin has been working in the theater for 60 years, having passed a professional path from a scenery mounter to the head of the art and design studio for lighting, and currently holds the position of an illuminator. His creative asset is participation in the creation of more than 160 performances.

For his long-term contribution to the development of art, he was previously awarded the title “Honored Worker of Culture of the Chuvash Republic”, as well as awarded the Certificate of Honor of the State Council of the Republic and the badge of the regional Ministry of Culture “For achievements in culture”.