Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) continues to develop international educational projects with BRICS countries. A six-week fellowship for young actors from ten countries has concluded in the Russian capital. This was reported by the press service of the university, a TV BRICS partner.
The participants in the InteRussia fellowship programme “Professional Training for Drama and Film Actors” were young actors from Argentina, Brazil, Iran, India, Egypt, Türkiye, South Africa, Malaysia, China and Ethiopia.
Over six weeks, they studied acting and stage speech, explored the system of Konstantin Stanislavsky and the biomechanics of Vsevolod Meyerhold, and became acquainted with the legacy of theatre teacher and director Maria Knebel.
The fellowship culminated in a production based on Anton Chekhov’s play “The Proposal”. In it, the young actors used techniques from different theatre schools and performed in English, Russian and their native languages.
“At GITIS, we felt at home, surrounded by warmth and hospitality, and we will be forever grateful for this,” said programme participant, actor and director from Istanbul, Serkan Akalın.
The fellowship for young actors from BRICS+ countries was held at GITIS for the third time.
At the same time, the university continues to develop educational projects in BRICS countries. From 4 to 10 October 2026, classes of the GITIS School are being held at the Teatro Escola Macunaima in Sao Paulo. This is already the university’s third educational project of this kind in Brazil.
Local students and teachers are taking part in masterclasses led by GITIS lecturers. Students from Russia’s Musical Theatre Faculty and Theatre Studies Faculty have also joined the programme.
The Teatro Escola Macunaima is one of Brazil’s largest creative schools. In training actors and directors, it draws, among other approaches, on the Konstantin Stanislavsky system.
The fellowship in Moscow and the project in Sao Paulo are aimed at developing professional and creative ties between Russian and foreign representatives of theatre arts, the university’s press service reported.