The theatrical life in Russia, XVII-XVIII centuries. (in the context of the history of the development of Russian and European theatrical art)

The article introduces readers to the history of the court private (second half of the XVII century) and public (first half of the XVIII century) theaters in the Royal residences in the context of the history of Russian and European theatrical art. The article traces the origins of the formation of the first theatrical performances in Russia, identifies the main features of the functioning of Russian «сomedy acts». The article emphasizes that the most significant "milestone" in the history of the Russian theater is its official establishment in 1756.