- Volkov Russian State Academic Theatre (Russian: Российский театр драмы имени Ф. Волкова) is the oldest drama theatre in Russia. It was founded in 1756.
- alt Russian State Academic Drama Theatre named after Fedor Volkov in Yaroslavl is the first professional theatre in Russia, established in 1750.
- The group of artists and supporting staff moved and a new Volkov Theatre was resumed in the early 19th century.
- Slowly crumbling away, the impressive bright yellow Volkov Theatre with its neo-classical facade holds a special place in Russian history as the country’s first theatre.
- At the invitation of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, Volkov’s cast became the first troupe in the history of Russian theater to go on tour.
- That's why in the centre of Yaroslavl one can see Volkov Drama Theatre, located in Volkov square.
- Volkov staged the first Russian tragedy titled ‘Khorev’ by Alexander Sumarokov in his theater. A merchant who became the father founder of Russian theater.
