Marcephalus

The young representative of the special forces could hardly even imagine how excessive awareness would turn out for him. He inadvertently looked at a database that contained the names of unwanted high-ranking officials who had disappeared forever. With this he signed his own death sentence.

Against the backdrop of historical newsreels and drawings by Sergei Obraztsov, theatre and film legends come to life in dolls: Lyubov Orlova and Lydia Ruslanova, Charlie Chaplin and Leonid Utesov, Solomon Mikhoels and Fyodor Chaliapin.

Inside a high‑rise building in one of the cities of Russia, 24 destinies intertwine.

"The Queen of Spades" is considered Tchaikovsky's best creation by the world-famous conductor, People's Artist of the USSR Vladimir Ivanovich Fedoseev. He took over the leadership of the musical process of recreating the production at Helikon Opera. The original reading, modern stage language, love for Tchaikovsky's music, which became the hallmarks of Helikon's "Queen of Spades," are preserved in the new version. To this were added the thoughtful gaze of maestro Fedoseev, the stunning stage capabilities of the new hall and the artistic talent of the Helikon troupe.