Representation of the cultural forms of the baroque in modern musical and theatrical art of Russia

Article devoted to a study of the causes substantiating cultural interest to a baroque style in historical and contemporary Russia; characterization of sociocultural situation contributing to activation of such interest, and to the analysis of particular manifestations of baroque in contemporary Russian music and theatre. The author notes the impact of a wide range of baroque style in modern versions and interpretations in various art forms, concludes that on the Baroque can speak as a cultural phenomenon, for which the cultural dialogue is a way to implement it, as well as a means of explanation.