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Modest Pisarev
Modest Ivanovich Pisarev (russian: Модест Иванович Писарев, 14 February 1844 — 13 October 1905) was a Kashira-born Russian stage actor, reader in drama and theatre critic. A Moscow University graduate, Pisarev earned the reputation of a true intellectual of Russian theatre stage, who always "preferred to play thinkers, not lovers." He started to act professionally in 1867 in Simbirsk, later he moved to Orenburg, then worked for some time in Moscow, in Anna Brenko's Pushkin Theatre troupe and Korsh Theatre (which he was a co-founder of), before joining the Saint Petersburg's Alexandrinka in 1885. Pisarev, who debuted as a 15-year-old as Tishka in Ostrovsky's '' Family Affair'' (in which the author himself played the leading role), excelled in the great dramatist's repertoire (Rusakov in ''Stay in Your Own Sled'', Neschastlivtsev in '' The Forest''). Profoundly influenced by both Ostrovsky's work and his artistic mindset, Pisarev authored numerous in-depth cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilya Repin
Ilya Yefimovich Repin (russian: Илья Ефимович Репин, translit=Il'ya Yefimovich Repin, p=ˈrʲepʲɪn); fi, Ilja Jefimovitš Repin ( – 29 September 1930) was a Russian painter, born in what is now Ukraine. He became one of the most renowned artists in Russia during the 19th century. His major works include ''Barge Haulers on the Volga'' (1873), '' Religious Procession in Kursk Province'' (1880–1883), ''Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan'' (1885); and ''Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks'' (1880–1891). He is also known for the revealing portraits he made of the leading literary and artistic figures of his time, including Mikhail Glinka, Modest Mussorgsky, Pavel Tretyakov and especially Leo Tolstoy, with whom he had a long friendship. Repin was born in Chuguyev, in Kharkov Governorate of the Russian Empire. His father had served in an Uhlan Regiment in the Russian army, and then sold horses. Repin began painting icons at age sixteen. He failed at his first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stay In Your Own Sled
''Stay in Your Own Sled'' (russian: Не в свои сани не садись, an idiom meaning "Don't bite off more than you can chew,") is a play by Alexander Ostrovsky, written in 1852 and first published in the No.5 (March, book 1), 1853, issue of ''Moskvityanin''. It was premiered in the Maly Theatre on January 14, 1853. History By 1852 all of Ostrovsky's work, including a translation, had been banned from being produced on stage. Years later he wrote: "The author, especially the one who is just starting, who's got one or two plays banned without an explanation, becomes a slave to his own fear… Once he comes across a long idea, he tends to shorten it; once he creates a strong character, he weakens it, once he hits upon a fiery, powerful phrase, he dulls it for in all of this he now starts to see the possible reasons for future prohibitions." His new play was the result of such a compromise: it was a melodrama, less daring than the ''Family Affair'' and not as ambitious as ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1844 Births
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People From Kashira
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Russian Critics
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19th-century Male Actors From The Russian Empire
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Polina Strepetova
Polina (Pelageya) Antipyevna Strepetova (russian: Поли́на (Пелаге́я) Анти́пьевна Стре́петова, born 17 October 1850, died 17 October 1903) was a Russian stage actress, renowned for her tragic parts, who provided a deep and expressive portrayal of "a suffering, protesting Russian woman."Ekaterina Yudins biography at the Krugosvet Online Arts Encyclopedia Biography Born in Nizhny Novgorod, she was a foundling, raised and brought up by a city theatre barber Antip Grigoryevich Strepetov, who'd literally found the infant at his own doorstep. She's never been able to establish her biological parents' identities and accepted the day she'd been found as her birthday. Her foster mother Elizaveta Ivanovna was an amateur actress and singer who worked at the popular Shepelev Theatre, and from an early age Polina made up her mind that she'd follow her footsteps. Strepetova started to perform at the Nizhny City theatre from age seven and was recognized as an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Storm (Ostrovsky)
''The Storm'' (russian: Гроза, sometimes translated as ''The Thunderstorm'') is a drama in five acts by the 19th-century Russian playwright Aleksandr Ostrovsky. As with Ostrovsky's other plays, ''The Storm'' is a work of social criticism, which is directed particularly towards the Russian merchant class. History Ostrovsky wrote the play between July and October 1859. He read it in Lyubov Nikulina-Kositskaya's Moscow flat to the actors of the Maly Theatre to a great response. To make sure the play makes it through censorship barrier the author made a trip to the capital where he had hard time convincing censor Nordstrom that in Kabanikha he hadn't shown the late Tsar Nikolai I. It was premiered on November 16, 1859, as actor Sergey Vasiliev's benefit and enjoyed warm reception. In Saint Petersburg the play was being produced, as in Moscow, under the personal supervision of its author. Katerina there was played by young and elegant Fanny Snetkova who gave lyrical overtone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Forest (play)
''The Forest'' (russian: Лес, translit=Les) is a play by Alexander Ostrovsky written in 1870 and first published in the January 1871 issue of ''Otechestvennye Zapiski'' magazine. It was premiered at Saint Petersburg's Alexandrinsky Theatre on 1 November 1871, as a benefit for actor Fyodor Burdin. In Moscow's Maly Theatre it was performed on November 26, 1871. History Ostrovsky started writing ''The Forest'' in the last days of summer 1870 in his Shchelykovo estate. Initially it was supposed to be a family comedy but gradually the satirical line in it strengthened with Nestchastlivtsev, originally a marginal character, becoming the main hero. The play's first informal public reading took place at the house of Alexander's brother, Mikhail Ostrovsky. Following the latter's advice, soon after the publication of the play, Ostrovsky nominated it for the prestigious Uvarov Prize but hasn't got it. The jury's decision has been criticized by Pavel Annenkov who wrote: "Alexander Nikola ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's A Family Affair-We'll Settle It Ourselves
''It's a Family Affair-We'll Settle It Ourselves'' (russian: Свои люди - сочтемся, Romanized as Svoi lyudi - sotchtemsya) is a comedy by Alexander Ostrovsky. It was his first major work, written in 1849 and published in the No.6 (March, book 2) 1850 '' Moskvityanin'' issue. Having caused a furore, it was banned by the Imperial Theatres' censorship committee and was staged for the first time on 9 December 1860, ten years after its publication. For some time the play has been also referred to as ''The Bankrupt'', which was its original title. Background After his attempt to write a play called ''The Legal Request'' (Исковое прошение) failed Ostrovsky started working upon another storyline, again stemming from his experience in the Moscow commercial court. Uncertain in his own potential, he invited a friend, Tertiy Filippov, to become a co-author, but the latter refused. Then Dmitry Gorev (real surname Tarasenko) emerged, the son of a merchant who lived ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashira
Kashira (russian: Каши́ра) is a town and the administrative center of Kashirsky District in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located on the Oka River south of Moscow. Population: History It was first mentioned in 1356 as the village of Koshira () named after the Koshira River (today's Kashirka River). However, 1619 is considered Kashira's foundation year, when the town was transferred from the left bank of the Oka to the right bank some upstream and rebuilt after it was badly damaged by the Crimean Tatars in 1592 and 1596. The town was once home to exiled Kazan Khan Ghabdellatif. The coat of arms of Kashira contains the image of Zilant, a heraldic symbol of Kazan. Town status was granted to Kashira in 1777. Kashira's Southern Suburbs were entered in by Germany on 24 11 to 17 12 1941 and was a massacre Site of Poles and Jews to do with Katyn Forest according to Solidarity. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kashira serves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandrinka
The Alexandrinsky Theatre (russian: Александринский театр) or National Drama Theatre of Russia is a theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The Alexandrinsky Theatre was built for the Imperial troupe of Petersburg (Imperial troupe was founded in 1756). Since 1832, the theatre has occupied an Empire-style building that Carlo Rossi designed. It was built in 1828–1832 on Alexandrinsky Square (now Ostrovsky Square), which is situated on Nevsky Prospekt between the National Library of Russia and Anichkov Palace. The theatre was opened on 31 August (12 September) 1832. The theatre and the square were named after Empress consort Alexandra Feodorovna. The building is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments. It was one of the many theatres of the Imperial troupe. Dramas, operas and ballets were on the stage. Only in the 1880s, the theatre has become dramatic and tragedy filled. The premières of n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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