Mariinsky Theatre

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mariinsky-theatre

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Theatre Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia
2. What is the year opened?1860
3. What is the Mariinsky Theatre and why is it special?It is a grand theater in Russia where famous music and ballet were first performed, like Tchaikovsky's works. The building is beautiful and has a long history of great shows.
4. When did the Mariinsky Theatre open and what happened there?It opened in 1860. Many famous Russian composers had their first performances there, making it a key place for new music and dance.

Imperial Russia: The period of Russian history ruled by emperors (Tsars) before 1917.
Soviet Era: The period of Russian history when it was part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), 1922-1991.
Artistic Repertoire: The collection of artistic works that a company is prepared to perform.