А. А. Брянцев Statue

In the heart of St. Petersburg, a tribute stands to a man who shaped the world of theater for young audiences. This is the A. A. Bryantsev Statue. It commemorates the founder of the Bryantsev Youth Theatre, a pioneer in children’s theater. Aleksandr Bryantsev, whose likeness we see before us, dedicated his life to bringing fairy tales and captivating stories to the stage. The A. A. Bryantsev Statue was unveiled in 2022, marking the centennial of the theater he founded. Originally, the Bryantsev Youth Theatre resided in the former Tenishev School on Mohovaya Street. Its inaugural performance, “The Little Humpbacked Horse,” premiered on February 23, 1922. This enchanting play became a symbol of the theater, even gracing its emblem. Bryantsev envisioned a theater for all ages, with a repertoire catering to children, teenagers, and young adults. His vision attracted prominent figures like Samuel Marshak, the theater’s first director. Many renowned actors, including Boris Chirkov and Nikolai Cherkasov, began their careers at the Bryantsev Youth Theatre. In 1962, the theater moved to its current location on Pionerskaya Square, a building specifically designed for its needs. Even after Bryantsev’s passing in 1961, his legacy continued under the leadership of Zinovy Korogodsky, who maintained the theater’s commitment to its founder’s principles. The A. A. Bryantsev Statue serves as a constant reminder of the magic he brought to countless young lives through the power of theater. It stands as a testament to a man whose passion for the arts shaped generations of theatergoers.