Young actors from BRICS+ countries have met with People’s Artist of Russia Anna Ardova at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow to discuss the development of theatrical art in Russia and abroad.
Ardova shared her professional experience with colleagues from Argentina, Brazil, India, China, Cuba, Mauritania, Tunisia, South Africa, and other states. She discussed her journey from studying at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) to her work as an artistic director and an actress at the Vladimir Mayakovsky Moscow Academic Theatre, and introduced the guests to the latest trends in the Russian theatrical school
“We are special people, just like artists and mathematicians. Everyone has their own individual direction… It is important for young people to hear this, that there are doubts and difficulties, but you overcome them. And how do you do it? With humour, work, effort, and perseverance,” the actress noted.
The participants, who are part of the InteRussia Fellowship Programme in theatrical art, shared their impressions with TV BRICS.
“When we come and interact with people… from Russia, where actors really put their heart and soul into their performances, it really helps to get a sense of the best practices… It’s very enriching for all of us actors to come and hopefully take some of it back,” said theatre actor from India, Abhinav Banerjee.
Actor from Brazil, Felipe Rodrigues Carvalho, also emphasised the universality of the acting profession. “We are all human beings. Each of us is familiar with both suffering and happiness… For me, it is priceless to learn from representatives of another culture,” he said.
The BRICS+ Media Centre, established in October 2024, serves as a platform for advancing the international humanitarian agenda and bringing together expert communities from BRICS+ countries in culture, art, science, and education. It regularly hosts literary presentations, expert sessions, and film screenings.
