Theatrical historical performances as a form of cultural solidarity in the space of a provincial town (early 1920-s)

The article studies historical theatre performances on the territory of Kazan in early 20s XX century basis available sources and scientific literature. political cultural elite new state was faced with task attracting attention Soviet citizens to new, revolutionary symbols values, since a significant part population, especially provinces, still «eyeing» order. After October 1917 most common form celebration country not only rallies solemn meetings but plays themes. Within framework context, connection theatrical productions innovative methods influencing viewer is revealed. All participants were involved plot outline reproduced dramatic events recent past their amateur, presence. On streets squares Kazan, as well many other Russian cities, collective creation unprecedented history world culture arose, where natural experience moment became mysterious process and, at same time, an original artistic text. During theater, this achieved spectacular way, which facilitated by both symbolic entourage imitation actions «random» real could take place. had strong impact perception possible scenario reality inspired sense deep involvement memorable event. Living created space ecstatic solidarity, action just act mass, strengthening individual’s belonging, belonging whole, it manifested energy present moment, returning disequilibrium uncertainty, emotionally plunging into situation choice. nascent unity personalities time foundation social identity hope restoring personality society, unconscious cleansing from hardships reality, getting rid ignorance, selfishness inhumanity.