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VLADIMIR MEDINSKY VISITS THE MALY THEATRE'S BRANCH IN KOGALYM

Russia's Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky arrived in Kogalym for an official visit. The main interest is a branch of the Maly Theatre that was opened in Ugra in March 2019. The project was supported by LUKOIL as part of the Agreement on Cooperation between LUKOIL, the Russian Federation Ministry of Culture, the Maly Theatre, the Government of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District – Yugra and the local administration of the city of Kogalym.

The visit began early this morning at the Maly Theatre. This is the first branch of the famous Russian drama theatre in the Russian regions. The project is unique. The Minister had a tour of the theatre's museum and saw a permanent exhibition that includes historical photographs, props, costumes. And, by the way, the most interesting exhibit - the pen that signed the construction agreement. The construction works lasted 2 years.

Today, Vladimir Medinsky presented the Ministry awards to those, who participated and contributed to the construction. Vagit Alekperov received an honorary badge for his contribution to the culture. Natalia Komarova received a letter of appreciation from the Ministry of Culture.

Vladimir Medinsky, Minister of Culture of Russia: «The creation of a branch of an academic, formerly imperial theatre is a unique event. Until the last moment I did not believe that it would work out in Kogalym. But it worked. Kogalym is a small city, but very important for our country. We hope that this will become a theatrical and cultural center of the whole area.»

Natalia Komarova, Ugra Governor: «It is important to form a theatre company here, we are ready to provide opportunities for the young actors, for their professional growth. Despite the fact that the theatre has not yet entered a permanent mode of operation. We have at least three stages of a decent level: in Kogalym, in Surgut and Khanty-Mansiysk, where one could perform shows of any world-class theatre.»

For Vladimir Medinsky, this is the first visit to Kogalym. During the stay if Kogalym the delegation visited the museum, the aquarium ... The impressions were the most favorable. Well, now we will wait for the performances of the Maly Theatre in Kogalym and other Ugra cities.»

UGRA-TV, June 14, 2019


Russia's Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky arrived in Kogalym for an official visit. The main interest is a branch of the Maly Theatre that was opened in Ugra in March 2019. The project was supported by LUKOIL as part of the Agreement on Cooperation between LUKOIL, the Russian Federation Ministry of Culture, the Maly Theatre, the Government of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District – Yugra and the local administration of the city of Kogalym.

The visit began early this morning at the Maly Theatre. This is the first branch of the famous Russian drama theatre in the Russian regions. The project is unique. The Minister had a tour of the theatre's museum and saw a permanent exhibition that includes historical photographs, props, costumes. And, by the way, the most interesting exhibit - the pen that signed the construction agreement. The construction works lasted 2 years.

Today, Vladimir Medinsky presented the Ministry awards to those, who participated and contributed to the construction. Vagit Alekperov received an honorary badge for his contribution to the culture. Natalia Komarova received a letter of appreciation from the Ministry of Culture.

Vladimir Medinsky, Minister of Culture of Russia: «The creation of a branch of an academic, formerly imperial theatre is a unique event. Until the last moment I did not believe that it would work out in Kogalym. But it worked. Kogalym is a small city, but very important for our country. We hope that this will become a theatrical and cultural center of the whole area.»

Natalia Komarova, Ugra Governor: «It is important to form a theatre company here, we are ready to provide opportunities for the young actors, for their professional growth. Despite the fact that the theatre has not yet entered a permanent mode of operation. We have at least three stages of a decent level: in Kogalym, in Surgut and Khanty-Mansiysk, where one could perform shows of any world-class theatre.»

For Vladimir Medinsky, this is the first visit to Kogalym. During the stay if Kogalym the delegation visited the museum, the aquarium ... The impressions were the most favorable. Well, now we will wait for the performances of the Maly Theatre in Kogalym and other Ugra cities.»

UGRA-TV, June 14, 2019


Publication date: 14.06.2019