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Russia's patriotic theatre festival honors wartime heroes in seven cities

From WWII veterans to today's soldiers, this festival weaves history into live performances. Thousands gather to remember bravery through art and storytelling.

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The image shows a memorial to the victims of the soviet war, with a bunch of flowers sitting on top...
The image shows a memorial to the victims of the soviet war, with a bunch of flowers sitting on top of a sidewalk next to a sign. The flowers are in a variety of colors, including white, red, and purple, and are arranged in a bouquet. In the background, there are several boards attached to the wall, likely commemorating the victims.

Russia's patriotic theatre festival honors wartime heroes in seven cities

A patriotic theatre festival honouring wartime heroes has opened in Russia to mark the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The 'Classics of Victory: Time of Heroes' event, organised by the Movement of the Firsts, brings together performances, workshops, and public activities across seven cities from May 4 to 15. The festival launched on May 7 in Yekaterinburg at the Palace of Youth. Over 1,300 spectators attended the opening performance, which told the stories of three generations of heroes—from Great Patriotic War veterans to modern military personnel. The production featured accounts of wartime figures like Matvei Kuzmin, Mikhail Bulatov, and Sergei Tabanin, as well as contemporary soldiers such as Colonel Anatoly Sysoyev and Daniyar Mukhamedyanov.

Outdoor events included a reconstructed military field hospital and interactive workshops. Earlier, residents of Sverdlovsk Oblast had also taken part in a Victory Day tour organised by the Znanie Society. The festival is part of the 'School Classics' project, running since 2024. Alongside performances, the Movement of the Firsts launched the 'Victory Bear' campaign, inspired by Mukhamedyanov’s story. Schoolchildren across the country are knitting teddy bears for veterans and participants in the special military operation. Over 7,000 people—including war veterans, military personnel, and children—are expected to attend events in Moscow, Angarsk, Yekaterinburg, Samara, Astrakhan, Ivanovo, and Perm.

The festival runs until May 15, combining theatre, education, and public tributes. Performances will continue in seven regions, with thousands of attendees expected. The event highlights both historical and modern acts of bravery through storytelling and community engagement.

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