The Ministry of Culture approved the Fyodor Volkov Prize for the development of theater in Russia

The Ministry of Culture will present an award for contribution to the development of theatrical art. It is named after the Russian actor and theatrical figure Fyodor Volkov. As part of it, the Ministry of Culture will pay three annual bonuses in the amount of 1 million rubles. The corresponding order is posted on the portal of legal information.

“To establish the Prize of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation named after Fyodor Volkov for his contribution to the development of theatrical art of the Russian Federation – three annual awards in the amount of 1 million rubles each,” the statement says. order.

The award is intended for theaters subordinate to regions and municipalities, as well as their employees. Theater workers must have worked in this area for at least five years. The competition has three stages. The Prize may only be awarded once.

Fyodor Volkov was born in 1729. He is considered the founder of the Russian theater. Fyodor Volkov staged performances at the court of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna.

Anastasia Larina