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Irkutsk academic drama theatre
The building of the city theatre, called Irkutsk academic drama theatre of
N. P. Okhlopkov today
Irkutsk academic drama theater of N.P.Ohlopkov is the pride of Irkutsk theatergoers.
It was constructed under the project of architect V.A.Shreter in 1894-1897 in
the classicism style on investments of wealthy citizens. Well-known Russian drama
actors and opera singers were acted there: L.Sobinov, O.Kamionsky, N.Shevelyov,
A.Davydov, V.Komissarzhevsky, A.Jablochkina, etc. Masterpiece of XIX th century
art of building, the theater building became a "pearl" of city architecture. In
1995 the status of historical monument and cultural heritage of federal value
had been given to the building. After the full reconstruction in 1999 the theater
is equipped by the modern equipment, and become one of the best theaters in Russia.
In 2003, A.V.Vampilov's monument was opened in the square of the drama theater.
K.Marx's street, 14
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