Hermitage Theatre

Hermitage Theatre Hermitage Theatre nahoditsyav site of the palace of Peter I, in which he spent his last days.
It was built in the late 18th century by the order of Catherine II with a base, remains of the old building. The theater was similar to the antique Coliseum, rows of benches rise from located in the center of the scene. In addition to the performances are also held various masquerades and balls. After 1917 and the seizure of power by the Bolsheviks stationed universtitet Lunacharsky in the building, which quickly ceased operations. Only the restoration of the interior decoration of the theater began in 1980 and is now one of the most modern in terms of equipment.

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