State Russian Drama Theatre. Anton Chekhov - one of the most visited and popular theater of the Republic of Moldova, located in the capital - the city of Chisinau.

The history of the famous theater roots in 1934. It was at this time in Tiraspol organized the first stationary theater of Russian drama, led by the talented artist and theater-goer - MP Zubov. Six years later, namely in 1940, the theater moved to Chisinau, in the building of the former theater of "Express". The most striking productions of the time considered performances of "Glory" S.Guseva and "Field Marshal Kutuzov" Soloviev.

During World War II, the theater was repeatedly moved from one city to another. At first it was Odessa (Ukraine), then Cherkessk (Cherkess Autonomous Oblast of the RSFSR). After the occupation of Cherkessk in 1942, the theater is transferred to the city of Mary, Turkmen SSR. During this period, the most significant performances of the troupe are such productions as "In the steppes of Ukraine" A.Korneychuka, "Russian people" (based on the play by K. Simonov), "Natalka Poltavka" Kotlyarevskii.

In Chisinau theater back in 1944 and immediately began touring in Moldova, show performances in the central square and sat on the back of farm machinery, instead of the scene. Among the prominent leaders of that time it may be noted EV Hungary, which has made a significant contribution to the development of the theater. Under his leadership, the performances have been implemented based on the works of world and Russian classics - Pushkin, Gogol, Ostrovsky, Tolstoy, and Jean-B.Molera, Shakespeare, Schiller, J.. London , Shaw and others. A special place belonged to the creativity of Anton Chekhov, whose name was called theater. During the activity of the theater were staged almost all of the work (plays, stories) Chekhov.

To date, the State Russian Drama Theater does not cease to conquer new audiences and new productions. Do not forget about the youngest audience, constantly replenishing the repertoire of performances based on the works of Russian and foreign classics for children.