People
Who commissioned the foundation of the Bolshoi theatre?
Catherine the Great
When was the theatre founded?
1776
How many people were there in the first troupe of the theatre?
30
What ballet was the first staged in 1877 in the theatre?
Swan Lake
What Greek god can you see on the theatre?
Apollo
Who designed the first building?
Joseph Bovet
When was it destroyed by the fire?
1805
How many people are there in the troupe today?
about 1000
Who was the composer of innovative opera "Lady MacBeth of Mtsensk"?
Dmitry Shostakovich
Where is the Bolshoi Theatre situated?
Teatralnaya Square
The architect who rebuilt the theatre after the fire
Albert Cavos
Then was the new building opened?
1825
What special event was celebrated in the Bolshoi theatre?
the coronation of the Russian emperors
What was the inaugural performance in 1825?
Fernando Cortez
How many stages are there in the Bolshoi Theatre?
4
Who is the founder of the theatre?
Piotr Urusov
When was the premiere of Tchaikovskiy's "Swan Lake"?
1877
How many bombs fell into the Bolshoi during the Great Patriotic War?
one
What's the name of Sergei Prokofiev's ballet first performed in1946?
Romeo and Juliet
What's the capacity of the theatre?
4000 people altogether
Who is the head of the theatre today?
Valeriy Gergiev
When were major modern renovations in the theatre completed?
2011
What was proclaimed from the Bolshoi Theatre stage in 1922?
the formation of the new country - the USSR
What is the most popular New Year ballet nowadays?
The Nutcracker
What are the most modern features of the theatre?
stage technologies