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The international theater festival starts on Thursday, February 25, in Finland, the website of the Association of Workers of Russian Theaters Abroad reports. The city of Jyväskylä has hosted it for the 6th time. This year, due to the unfavorable epidemiological situation, the festival is held online.
By tradition, the festival is attended by creative teams where Russian-speaking children and youth perform. The playbill is complemented by performances for the children's audience.
The organizer is the Art-Master theater and cultural center. According to the organizers, they do not allow random teams to participate. Masters of theater for children and strong youth theaters and studios, recognized by the professional community and by the audience, show their works.
The main task of the forum is to provide Russian-language theaters from different countries with a platform for establishing new contacts and strengthening creative ties. The festival also helps children from Russian-speaking families to preserve their language and culture.
Spectators, guests and participants are offered not only performances, but also master classes in acting, open discussions of productions, creative workshops, an interactive seminar for parents of bilingual children and much more.
Russkiy Mir
