Ostrovsky Academic Drama Theatre

The Ostrovsky Academic Drama Theatre is a professional theater in central Oral housed in a building from 1940. The venue features a resident company of skilled actors performing primarily in Russian throughout the year.

The theater was founded in 1859 under Arkadi Stolypin with an inaugural production of a comedy by Ostrovsky. During World War II, it collaborated with evacuated theater companies from Belarus and Karelia-Finland, expanding its repertoire.

The theater stages Russian classics and modern works that connect audiences with established dramatic traditions. Performances here reflect an artistic vision that has shaped theatergoers in the city for generations.

The theater stages performances regularly throughout the year, making it easy to catch a show at almost any time. Performances are primarily in Russian, and the location in the city center is convenient for visiting.

Few visitors know that during World War II this theater became a refuge for multiple Eastern European theater companies seeking shelter. This unusual collaboration left lasting impressions on the venue's artistic development and turned it into a meeting point for different traditions.

Location: Oral

Inception: 1858

GPS coordinates: 51.20444,51.37278

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08