Alexander Griboedov Russian State Drama Theatre, Tbilisi

Name: Alexander Griboedov Russian State Drama Theatre
Address: Rustaveli Av. 2, Tbilisi, Georgia

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Alexander Griboedov Russian State Drama Theatre

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Griboedov's Russian Drama Theater, founded in Tbilisi in 1932. The first performance was represented by Maxim Gorky, staged by Konstantine Marjanishvili. In 1935 the theater was named after Alexander Griboedov. The repertoire of the theater is contemporary and classical works of Russian and overseas. An important place is the works of Georgian authors, which are noteworthy at various times. From Dadiani's "Spark", I. Wakel's "Great Mouravi" and more. You have contributed to the success of the theater Shakh-Azizov, USSR People's Artists: c. Tovstonogov, d. Antadze, People's Artists of Georgia: N. Marshak, a. Takaishvili, S. Chelidze, c. Lortkipanidze; Honored Arts of Georgia: a. Rubin, c. Gviniashvili, m. Olshanitskaya, K. Surmava and more. Actors: USSR People's Artist N. Burmetrova, People's Artists of Georgia: e. Satina, a. Smiranin, m. Piasitski, A. Zagorsky, K. D. d. Slavin, i. Zrobin, K. Dobzinski, i. Rusinov and others.

Since 1999, the artistic director of the theater has been directed by Avtandil Varsimashvili.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°41'39"N, 44°47'59"E

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Rustaveli Av. 2Tbilisi Georgia

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Nearby attractions include Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi (1 min walk), Museum of Soviet Occupation, Tbilisi (3 min walk), Freedom Square, Tbilisi (3 min walk), Freedom Monument, Tbilisi (3 min walk).

How to get to Alexander Griboedov Russian State Drama Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexander Griboedov Russian State Drama Theatre:

Metro

Liberty Square • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Avlabari • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)

Bus

Freedom Square • Lines: 37 (3 min walk)
Baratashvili Street • Lines: 37 (7 min walk)

Train

Vilnius Square (11 min walk)
Pantheon (14 min walk)