Samara Academic Drama Theatre named after M. Gorky

Samara Academic Drama Theatre named after M. Gorky is situated at Ploshchad Chapaeva, 1. It was founded in 1851 and has since been an important part of the city's cultural life. Famous actresses Pelageya Streptova, Maria Savina and Vera Komissarzhevskaya performed there. The theater's building is made of red brick and became a recognizable architectural dominator of Samara's historical district. The theatre holds academic status and is known for its commemorative plaques dedicated to actresses Vera Ershova and Nikolay Simonov, unveiled in 2008.