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Everything you need to know about the Moscow Bolshoi Theater

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How a provincial merchant created drama theater in Russia

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Anton Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’: A short summary

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What a German theater translator understood after 33 years in Russia

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The 10 MAIN theaters in Moscow that you should go to (PHOTOS)

Culinary theater 'SVET'

Top 4 ‘culinary theaters’ in Moscow

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10 most IMPORTANT Russian plays

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Why is Alexander Ostrovsky the most important Russian playwright?

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10 facts about iconic ‘Swan Lake’ ballet (PHOTOS)

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4 Anton Chekhov plays you need to know (and see live in the theater)

Mikhail Vilchuk

Mariinsky Theater's extravagant costumes & props: How they are made (PHOTOS)

Why Boris Eifman and his ballet theater are famous the world over (PHOTOS)

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Method acting was actually invented by a Russian (SORRY!)

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10 fascinating facts about the history of the Bolshoi Theater

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5 serfs made famous by their talent and hard work