The role of Osanai Kaoru in the development of intercultural relations between theatre of Russia and Japan in the 20th century

Basing on the analysis of materials of Japanese director Osanai Kaoru as well as of his contemporaries and researchers of his creative activity, the author wants to show the significance of his work in the development of intercultural relations between theatre of Russia and Japan in the 20th century. Besides, the author wants to reflect his role in the process of influence the Russian theatrical school on the development of new Japanese theatrical culture.