A play that Ostrovsky considered one of his best works is being performed on the stage of the Youth Theater, directed by Vladimir Tumanov. The lead role is played by the famous theater and film actress Emilia Spivak. Ostrovsky is rightly called a connoisseur of human souls. He sees the hidden and the obvious in human fate, notices the slightest internal changes, and all his characters are described vividly and vividly. To preserve the author's perspective, the director specifically neutralizes the external, everyday atmosphere of the play, trying to immerse himself in the feeling of "here and now," the moment of choice, and the depth of human relationships. Minimalist decorations create conciseness and direct the audience's attention to the relationships between the characters. Life in the "backwoods" flows steadily and monotonously, but even here a hurricane can sweep through. Emilia Spivak's heroine is Lyudmila, a girl from a poor family who fell in love with Nikolai, prone to gambling, risk, and often recklessness. For the sake of saving her beloved, Lyudmila is willing to do anything, and her actions are not always commendable. The play touches on timeless themes: honor and dignity, moral laws, and the torments of the soul. But its main theme is love in all its diversity: funny and tragic, imagined and real, for sale and shy. The actors, together with the audience, immerse themselves in the labyrinths of the human soul, and the images of the characters evoke sympathy, understanding, laughter, and hope for a happy resolution. In 2010, Emilia Spivak received the highest theatrical award in St. Petersburg, the "Golden Sofit," for her role as Lyudmila. For more performances in St. Petersburg, check our website in the theater section. Where to go in St. Petersburg? We tell you on KudaGo.