Russian Institute of Theatre Arts

The Russian Institute of Theatre Arts trains students in Moscow across multiple faculties devoted to acting, directing, and stage design. The facilities spread through several connected buildings with rehearsal rooms, workshops, and small theaters where student productions take place.

The school opened in 1878 as a music academy and received conservatory status eight years later. After several reorganizations, it became a theater institute focused on performing arts during the 1930s.

Students at GITIS participate in theatrical productions throughout the academic year, presenting performances in Russian dramatic traditions and modern interpretations.

The institute welcomes applications from abroad and offers courses in several theater professions. The campus sits in central Moscow and can be reached by metro.

During World War II, a group of students relocated to Saratov and founded a touring theater for soldiers. The troupe performed more than 1500 shows at the front and in field hospitals.

Location: Presnensky District

Inception: 1878

Address: Maly Kislowski pereulok, 6, Малый Кисловский переулок, 6

Phone: +74956905226

Website: http://gitis.net

GPS coordinates: 55.75443,37.60318

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:10