The President’s telegram says, in particular:
“The walls of your school preserve the memory of a whole constellation of outstanding masters. It was here that many acclaimed names in Russian theatre and film started out on their professional road. Their inspired creations have become recognized examples of exceptional talent and lofty spiritual quality.
It is pleasing to see that over all these years, talented masters have continued to teach within these walls, handing down the priceless traditions of the Russian dramatic school and cultivating in their students love for the classics and irreproachable artistic taste.
I am sure the current generation of young actors and directors will also develop their talents and enrich the treasure trove of Russian and world art”.
The Moscow Art Theatre was founded in 1898 by Konstantin Stanislavsky and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko.