The Government Inspector

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Valery Fokin — widely regarded as one of the greatest experts on the work of Nikolai Gogol — turns to *The Government Inspector* for the third time. But his Alexandrinsky production is something special. It was on this very stage that Gogol's timeless comedy was first performed, on April 19, 1836, with the author himself taking an active part in preparing that legendary production.

Director: Valeriy Fokin
Cast: Alexey Devotchenko, Sergey Parshin, Viktor Smirnov, Nikolay Marton, Vladimir Mironov, Vladimir Lisetsky

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Here, three archetypes inevitably take over. First, the ghosts of that historic premiere from nearly two centuries ago. Second, echoes of Vsevolod Meyerhold's brilliant 1926 production at GOSTIM. And third — reflections of St. Petersburg itself: not just Gogol's Petersburg, but the city as we see it today, with all its grandeur and its sarcastic, sneering grimaces. The birth of the absurd out of the spirit of everyday life — that's the trap waiting for all those who have convinced themselves that vice and impunity can rule the world. In that sense, Gogol's genius comedy can be seen as a truly "state" play.

Awards

Laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation and the Russian National Theatre Award "Golden Mask"
Laureate of the Highest Theatre Award of St. Petersburg "Golden Sofit"