The Storm

Interesting Facts

• The play "The Storm" is considered one of the most significant works of 19th-century Russian drama.
• The main heroine, Katerina, symbolizes the struggle for personal freedom and independence in a patriarchal society.
• The action of the play takes place in the fictional town of Kalinov, which became a collective image of a provincial Russian town of that time.
• The play caused a wide public resonance and was perceived as a critique of the norms and morals of Russian society.
• The image of Katerina became a symbol of women's emancipation and the fight for women's rights in Russian literature.
• The title of the play "The Storm" symbolizes not only a natural phenomenon but also the internal conflicts and upheavals of the characters.
• The play was first staged at the Maly Theatre in Moscow and was a great success with audiences.
• "The Storm" had a significant influence on the development of Russian theater and drama, becoming a classic of the genre.