The Public Space of the Tretyakov Gallery in Vladivostok will be holding a month dedicated to the Mariinsky Theatre, accompanied by a series of events.
The central event of the month will be the opening of a photo presentation dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre.
On May 13, 2026, the Theatre will present 10 photographs, each representing a year. On this day, prima ballerina Irina Sapozhnikova and opera soloist Alexei Kostyuk will speak about the significant events making up the decade. Both artists have served at the Primorsky Stage since its inception and have witnessed the Theatre’s development in all its forms.
On May 16, 2026, the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre will make its debut in the All-Russian Night of Museums event. Zhanna Suvorova, Head of the Costume Department, will present theatrical costumes at the Tretyakov Gallery’s Public Space; the presentation will be accompanied with a story about the costumes, their features, the differences between opera and ballet costumes, and the nuances of classical and contemporary stage costumes.
One more thing that makes this event so unique is the costumes from the production of Sergei Prokofiev’s grand ballet Romeo and Juliet that will go on display for the first time on the eve of the final premiere of the season.
On May 21, 2026, a discussion of theatre photography and its nuances will be held; the participants will learn more of working in motion, and the challenges the theatre poses to photographers.
On May 29, 2026, the month will be rounded up with a continuation of the Meetings with the Mariinsky project, during which we will talk to musicians of the Mariinsky Orchestra of the Primorsky Stage about the specifics of their work, their love of music, and the ensemble’s cohesion.
All events will be free for the public by appointment at the Tretyakov Gallery in Vladivostok.
It is also noteworthy that 2026 marks an anniversary for both the Tretyakov Gallery, which is celebrating its 170th anniversary, and the Primorsky Stage, which is celebrating its first decade as part of the Mariinsky Theatre.
