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Bolshoi Theatre
Entertainment
4.8 (22719 reviews)
Theatre Square, 1, Moskva, Russia, 125009
+7 495 455-55-55
Did You Know?
250
Years of History
The Bolshoi Theatre has been a cornerstone of Russian performing arts for nearly 250 years, showcasing world-class opera and ballet.
300
Chandelier's Original Light Source
The Bolshoi's three-tiered chandelier, originally designed in 1856, was illuminated by 300 oil lamps, requiring extensive manual cleaning each year.
24,000
Chandelier Pendants
The Bolshoi's chandelier boasts 24,000 individual pendants, each requiring meticulous cleaning after the chandelier is lowered into the auditorium.
1 ton
Curtain Weight
The Bolshoi's iconic scarlet and gold curtain, featuring Soviet emblems and 'USSR' embroidery, weighs over a ton and is made of natural silk with a metallic thread.
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