- en.wikipedia.org Volkov Russian State Academic TheatreVolkov Russian State Academic Theatre (Russian: Российский театр драмы имени Ф. Волкова) is the oldest drama theatre in Russia. It was founded in 1756.
- visityar.ru en/sights/volkovskiy-teatr/alt Russian State Academic Drama Theatre named after Fedor Volkov in Yaroslavl is the first professional theatre in Russia, established in 1750.
- ermakvagus.com Europe/Russia/yaroslavl/volkov_…The group of artists and supporting staff moved and a new Volkov Theatre was resumed in the early 19th century.
- advantour.com russia/yaroslavl/volkov-theatre.htmAt the invitation of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, Volkov’s cast became the first troupe in the history of Russian theater to go on tour.
- inyourpocket.com moscow/Volkov-Drama-Theatre_…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.
- http://vesnushka.yar.ru en/yaroslavl1/volkov-theatre.htmlThat's why in the centre of Yaroslavl one can see Volkov Drama Theatre, located in Volkov square.
- rbth.com arts/337211-volkov-russian-drama-theaterVolkov staged the first Russian tragedy titled ‘Khorev’ by Alexander Sumarokov in his theater. A merchant who became the father founder of Russian theater.