The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan Ayrat Sibagatullin congratulated the theatrical community on the International Theater Day

"Dear friends!

On behalf of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan and on my own behalf, I heartily congratulate you on the International Theater Day!

The role of theater in the life of society can not be overemphasized. For children, this is the door to knowledge of the world around us; for young people, it is the way to self-expression and understanding of our mission in this world; for adults, this is the whole life embodied in recognizable images and situations; it is the healing beauty of human relationships, the source of spirituality and humanism , The opportunity to see life beyond the boundaries of  everyday life.

The theaters of Tatarstan make a significant contribution to the development of Russian theater art, their performances are loved and expected in our republic and far beyond its borders. The unique traditions of the Tatarstan theater, the rich repertoire, the holding  resonant festival events, the successful participation and victories in the theater contests and festivals, the active cooperation with leading groups and theater experts of Russia and abroad, the informative openness of the theatrical world - and much more is the key to the successful development of modern theater space In the Republic of Tatarstan.

Today, theatrical Kazan presents a wide range of forms and genres, where not only professional groups are involved, but also creative youth, representing the activities of creative laboratories and experimental theater projects.

This year the jubilee XXXV International Opera Festival named after F.I. Shalyapin and the XXX International Festival of Classical Ballet named after R. Nuriev are held. The theater community of Tatarstan celebrates the 130th anniversary of Karim Tinchurin, one of the founders of the professional Tatar theater and drama. Traditionally, the International Theater Day will award the Theater Award of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan "Tntana" for outstanding creative achievements in the field of theatrical art.

Dear figures of the theater! I wish you peace and kindness, creative inspiration and tireless search, professional growth and prosperity for the benefit of preserving and enhancing the best theatrical traditions, the development of the theater art of Tatarstan! "- the congratulatory text says.