Vakhtangov Theatre
Explore the space in front of the theatre. The fountain has a heroine of its own, visible from the street.
Getting there
Khudozhestvenny Cinema › Arbatskaya Square › Start of Old Arbat › No. 26 Arbat
Use the crossing to reach the start of pedestrian Arbat near the Praga building. Continue along Old Arbat past the side lanes. Stop in front of the theatre at No. 26.
Along the way, you can stop at a café or listen to street musicians. You can reach the theatre fountain from the pavement.
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History
In 1922 Yevgeny Vakhtangov staged Princess Turandot. His actors performed Carlo Gozzi’s fairy tale in a style that openly played with the conventions of theatre. The production was revived, and its imagery endured on this stage for decades. Today you can meet its heroine before buying a ticket, at the fountain beside the façade.
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