Alexandrinsky fund makes new unique projects devoted to the Russian theatre’s history.
1.” Alexandrinsky Theatre’s Encyclopedia. Actors and producers (1756-2006) (880 pages, 450 illustrations). Such unique edition, devoted to the oldest Russian National Theatre is realized  in the Russian culture’s history at first. Practically all the actors and producers who has been playing on the Alexandrinsky Theatre’s stage since 1756 will be presented in the Encyclopedia. The edition includes more than 2000 names. The biographical information has been made by the well-known in Saint-Petersburg and Moscow specialists in drama study and contains a maximum of the facts concerning the Alexandrinsky’s artists, taken from the archives, memoirs and periodicals. The edition will be richly illustrated by portraits and photos of actors in roles and play’s scenes from the biggest depositories of Moscow and Saint-Petersburg.
2. “Alexandrinsky’s stories” – the edition about the artists of Alexandrinsky’s stage (576 pages,120 illustrations). The album, devoted to the outstanding artists of the oldest Russian stage, will present them to the readers from the new unexpected side that was unknown until now. The edition is illustrated by the unique photos taken from the funds of the Imperial Theatre’s directorate and from the private collections from the Saint-Petersburg Museum of theatre and music art.

Dear sirs, friends!
You have a chance to take a part in printing of these editions as a sponsor.
Taking part in these projects, you make an invaluable contribution to the history of the native culture and the evolution of the dramatic art. The names of the participants literally will keep in mind across the generations as a symbol of the rebirth of the best traditions in the field of the philanthropy and the patronage. One of this edition – “Alexandrinsky’s stories” – will be presented  to numerous honourable guests on the 30 th of August 2006 at the party in honour of the Russian Theatre’s birthday.
The terms and conditions of the participation in details you can find at the page “The anniversary projects/editions”.