An Analysis of the Historical Development of Russian Theatre Policy and New Contemporary Initiatives

Theatre occupies an important position in reshaping the country s cultural image, uniting the national spirit, contributing to the construction of a unified cultural space and promoting the country s cultural diplomacy. Starting from the historical base of Russian theatre policy, this paper provides a discursive background by analysing the specific measures of contemporary Russian drama policy in the Long term Development Plan for the Drama Industry in the Russian Federation before 2030 , in order to provide experience and inspiration for the development of the drama industry.