A photo Greater theater always spectacular, it is natural. Big beautiful building, built in the Empire style. The building is in the form, in which we see it today, It was built and opened in 1825 year. The history of its construction is interesting. Initially, the competition for the construction was attended by about a dozen of Russia's most famous architects, but no project like the Commission. another contest was organized, which was won by the project of professor of the Imperial Academy of Arts And. BUT. Mikhailova. But counting the cost, it was decided, that the project is too expensive and the project was handed over to the architect About. AND. Beauvais. He retained the basic proportions, changing the finish and reduce the size of the building. The project was approved in 1821 year.

As conceived by OI. Beauvais Bolshoi Theater had become the new center of the new Moscow, which rebuilt after a fire 1812 of the year.

The building is actually managed – it is an amazing way reflects the content. Classic shapes are more consistent with his classical repertoire.

AT 2005 , the Bolshoi (its main stage) was closed for renovation and the building was covered with forests more 6 years old. New opening of the theater took place 28 October 2011 of the year.

Photos of the Bolshoi Theater – October 2015 year

Photos of the Bolshoi Theater – night