| Murat Abulkatinov is a winner of the 2025 Presidential Prize for Young Culture Professionals The prize has been awarded for his contribution to the Russian theatrical art. Murat Abulkatinov is the chief director of the Krasnoyarsk Young Spectator’s Theatre. Murat Abulkatinov was born on May 10, 1992, in the city of Novouzensk, Saratov Region. He is the recipient of prestigious Russian theatre awards and a scholarship recipient of the Union of Theatre Workers of Russia for young culture professionals. He is a graduate of the Theatre Institute of the Saratov State Leonid Sobinov Conservatory and of the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (Sergei Zhenovach’s class, GITIS). Murat Abulkatinov is one of the most outstanding and promising directors of the new generation and has staged over 20 productions in Russian theatres. In 2024, he became chief director of the Krasnoyarsk Young Spectator’s Theatre, starting out with productions from the classical repertoire that foster pride in national culture among young people, support traditional family values, and ensure continuity of generations. As an active participant in and initiator of the laboratory movement for young theatre professionals, Murat Abulkatinov engages in extensive educational work, shaping a creative environment for implementing innovative artistic ideas and dialogue with young audiences. Vladislav Miller is a winner of the 2025 Presidential Prize for Young Culture Professionals The prize has been awarded for his contribution to preserving and developing traditions of Russian theatre and cinema. Vladislav Miller is a drama actor at the Oleg Tabakov Theatre. Vladislav Miller was born on May 28, 1999, in the village of Borikhino, Kashin District, Tver Region. He has received regional prizes and theatre awards. He graduated from the Oleg Tabakov Moscow Art Theatre School in 2018 and has been teaching there since 2024. Mr Miller has created a number of memorable roles on the stage of the Oleg Tabakov Theatre that have become notable events in Russia’s theatrical life. He stand out for his professional approach, deep understanding of dramaturgy, and the ability to create different characters, as well as the skill to work across various theatrical genres. Mr Miller’s participation in the theatre and cinema project, His Name Was Not Listed, in which he played the lead role, was an important milestone in his career. The plot is based on the heroic defence of Brest Fortress which is one of the most dramatic episodes of the Great Patriotic War. The actor’s poignant and profoundly expressive performance demonstrated his maturity and a high level of mastery, respect for the feats of the forefathers, and underscored the importance of preserving historical memory. Igor Morozov, Alina Chertash, and Polina Shabunina are winners of the 2025 Presidential Prize for Young Culture Professionals The prize has been awarded for performing the leading roles in Sergei Prokofiev’s opera, Semyon Kotko, staged at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre. Igor Morozov is a soloist at the Moscow Musical Theatre Helikon-Opera under the direction of Dmitry Bertman. Igor Morozov was born on December 4, 1990, in Ryazan. He is a winner of national and international competitions and a recipient of regional prizes. He graduated from the Alexander Sveshnikov Choir College and the Viktor Popov Academy of Choral Art. Alina Chertash is a soloist at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre. Alina Chertash was born on February 19, 1995, in Omsk. She is a winner of national competitions. She graduated from the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music. Polina Shabunina is a soloist at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre. Polina Shabunina was born on August 6, 1998, in Moscow. She is a winner of national and international competitions. She graduated from the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory. The Semyon Kotko opera, dedicated to the events of the 1918 Civil War, was the first one written by Sergei Prokofiev after his return home from emigration. The opera combined high tragedy with everyday simplicity, and song folklore with musical avant-garde. The young singers faced a challenging vocal and dramaturgical task of presenting a contemporary interpretation of historical events that took place a century ago, which they successfully accomplished. Their performance is characterised by delicacy of intonation, perfect accuracy, academic precision, a striving for artistic synthesis and forming a national cultural code. The opera premiered in 2025 and was widely acclaimed by critics in the media. |
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