1. Theatres in Stavropol

2. The first attempt to establish a theatre in Stavropol dates to 1830, but a full-fledged theatre owned by I. Ganilovsky appeared only in 1842 and became fully functional in It staged plays, dramas, tragedies, vaudevilles, comedies, musical comedies and operas. A theatre orchestra was formed.

3. The first initiative concerning the establishment of a theatre

4. In due time, Stavropol had several theatres and troupes
In due time, Stavropol had several theatres and troupes. Theatrical salons were very popular. Educational establishments, some hotels and other organizations had amateur theatres.

5. Ganilovsky’s Theatre