Published on: 2026-10-04
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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On October 5, Russia celebrates Teacher’s Day. In honor of the professional holiday of educators, “Mosbilet” has prepared a selection of plays based on works by Russian classics that everyone studied at school.
“Crime and Punishment.” October 9 and 23 at 7:00 PM
Address: Malaya Sukharevskaya Square, building 10
The Moscow Theatrical Center “Cherry Orchard” presents a stage adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s classic novel about Rodion Raskolnikov and the old pawnbroker woman. “Crime and Punishment”, familiar to everyone from school days, will once again immerse viewers in the emotional experiences of the main character and the metamorphoses of his inner world, leading from compassion to crime and back. The production will recreate walks through Dostoevsky’s beloved city — Petersburg.
“The Minor. D.I. Fonvizin.” October 11 at 12:00 and 14:00
Address: 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street, house 16/23, building 1
The musical apartment on Tverskaya invites you to a comedy based on the classic 18th-century satire about vices that have not lost their relevance. Immorality, ignorance, tyranny — in “The Minor” Familiar images come to life, accompanied by important contemporary lessons. The production includes selected scenes from the play, as well as biographical and autobiographical fragments about its author, Denis Fonvizin.
“Poor Liza.” October 13 at 7:00 PM
Address: Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, building 23/14/9
The play at the Nikitsky Gates Theatre will present “Poor Liza” directed by Mark Rozovsky. The iconic play based on the novella by Nikolai Karamzin is complemented by musical and poetic interludes. The talent of the outstanding historian and writer will make the audience both laugh and shed tears. Reflections on human destinies are emphasized by the musical arrangement of the production.
“The Cherry Orchard.” October 14 and 28 at 7:00 PM
Address: Spartakovskaya Square, building 9/1
A cult play based on Anton Chekhov’s play “The Cherry Orchard” timed to the 10th anniversary of the renovated Modern Theatre under the direction of Yuri Grymov. It is an attempt to “dive into the boiling, bubbling water” of the great play, preserving the power of the Russian word and the depth of human feelings. The performance explores eternal themes: the departure of the old world, hope for a new life, and the fragility of human connections.
“The Storm. Temptation.” October 17 at 19:00
Address: Kazakov Street, building 8
The Moscow Drama Theatre named after N.V. Gogol presents a mystical drama based on the play by Alexander Ostrovsky “Thunderstorm” directed by the artistic director of the theater Anton Yakovlev.
A modern interpretation of the classic work turns into a mystical drama where each character battles their own demons. The main heroine, Katerina, faces the trial of forbidden passion, driving her to rebel against the conventions of a rigid provincial society.
“Gogol. Dikanka.” October 21 at 7:00 PM
Address: Novy Arbat Street, Building 11, Structure 2
Theater production “Hermitage” based on the immortal stories of Nikolai Gogol from the collection “Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka.” Stories from the life of a Ukrainian village intertwine with mysticism, folk traditions, and fairy tale characters. The audience awaits the cheerful “Sorochyntsi Fair,” “May Night” with the legend of a drowned girl, “The Night Before Christmas” with miracles and evil spirits, and “The Enchanted Place,” where the protagonist tries to find an invisible demon.
“The Captain’s Daughter.” October 25 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Address: Tverskoy Boulevard, building 23
The Pushkin Theater offers to dive into school years and watch a play “The Captain’s Daughter” based on the short story of the same name by Alexander Pushkin.
At the heart of the plot is the strange friendship between the young nobleman Pyotr Grinev and the leader of the rebellion, Yemelyan Pugachev, who formed an implicit alliance: to respond to kindness with kindness. Through the destinies of the characters, themes of love, duty, loyalty, and freedom are revealed.
“Heart of a Dog.” October 29 at 7:00 PM
Address: Mamonovsky Lane, building 10, structure 1
A performance will be held at the Moscow Youth Theatre “Heart of a Dog” based on the cult story by Mikhail Bulgakov. Director Anton Fedorov offers an unusual interpretation of the classic text, revealing the most secret corners of the soul and consciousness. He thoroughly explores human nature, including its most hidden or cruel manifestations.
“Hero of Our Time.” October 30 at 7:00 PM
Address: 16 Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, Building 1
Key chapters of the well-known novel by Mikhail Lermontov are presented in Yuri Yeremin’s production on the stage of the Mossovet Theatre. The play “A Hero of Our Time” immerses the viewer in the complex inner world of Grigory Pechorin. The production combines key chapters of the work — “Belû”, “Maxim Maksimych”, “Princess Mary”, and “The Fatalist”, which everyone read in the school curriculum.
Mosbilet — the official service on the mos.ru portal, through which you can purchase tickets to theaters, museums, concert halls, and other institutions overseen by the Moscow Department of Culture, without commissions or markups. The service page features announcements of the most anticipated events, season premieres, events within city festivals, exhibitions, plays, and concerts that will take place in the upcoming weekend.
You can purchase a ticket directly through the service. For events that require personal data to buy a ticket, there is no need to enter the visitor’s last name, first name, patronymic, or details: if the user has a standard or full account, it is enough to leave the default document selection value — Mos ID. Mandatory fields must be filled in manually if the account is simplified. When booking tickets for young guests through the service, all data must be entered only by the accompanying adult. For children under 14, only last name, first name, patronymic, and date of birth can be specified; showing the child’s document when attending cultural events is not necessary. Additionally, authorized users will be able to open ticket QR codes in the mobile apps “My Moscow,” “My id,” and “Moscow State Services.”
The mos.ru portal features a large-scale special project, dedicated to the development of key areas of Moscow. Among them are transport, industry, healthcare, education, sports, and the construction sector. The special project helps to learn how the capital has changed over the past years, which initiatives aimed at making the life of citizens even more comfortable are currently being implemented, and what awaits Moscow and its residents in the near future.
On the project’s page “Culture, Heritage and Leisure Industry” one can learn about how architectural monuments are preserved in the capital. Moscow is the cultural life center of the country and occupies one of the leading positions among megacities in terms of the number of museums and exhibition halls. The city has created a film cluster that unites the MosKino film factory on Ryazansky Prospect, the Gorky Film Studio, and the MosKino film park.
Find out about performances, concerts, exhibitions, and other interesting events on the official Mosbilet channels in messengers “Max” and “Telegram”.
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