Theatrical life of Russia in the era of Elizabeth Petrovna. Documentary chronicle 1741-1750. Issue 2. Part 1

The book is a unique collection of documentary materials about the theatrical, musical and entertainment life of Russia in the first decade of the reign of Elizabeth Petrovna. A significant part of previously unknown documentary materials was first introduced into scientific use. The reader recognizes the most interesting details of creativity, life, life, customs of Russian and foreign artists who worked on the Russian stage. The introductory article and the comments of the publication illuminated the theater process as a whole, and documents are analyzed in the context of the history and culture of Russia of that era. For theaters and readers interested in the history of the Russian theater