Kaluga Drama Theatre

In August 1776, Catherine II issued a decree on the transformation of the Kaluga province into the viceroyalty of A.M. Krechetinnikov. The lieutenant general was considered a brilliant courtier and was known as a lover of theatrical art. He decided to create his own courtyard, and the theater was to become his property. From St. Petersburg to Kaluga arrived Lukov, Nikitin, Ermolin and Poryvaev, the actress was invited from Moscow (her name remained unknown). The famous theatrical figure N. Titov organized the first play, which was written by the poet V. Maikov.

For the first time the curtain of the drama theater of Kaluga was raised in January 1777. It worked and became popular I. Pevtsov, P. Sadovsky, began his theatrical activity M. Savin. P. Mochalov, V. Davydov and G. Fedotova performed here.

Over time, all-Russian festivals were organized in Kaluga. As part of the festival, the Association of the Oldest Theaters of Russia was created. Here for the first time opened the Monument to the viewer, the only one in the world. Today, the theater has 232 seasons, monthly premieres, the poster has more than 20 titles.