People's Artist Svetlana Smirnova in a performance based on the prose and poetry of Nadezhda Teffi. Svetlana Smirnova, with her charm and irony, is completely convincing in the role of Teffi. The poetess, whose real name was Nadezhda Lokhvitskaya, was called the "queen of Russian humor." She had a unique ability to notice the absurdities of life, and perhaps it was humor that helped her maintain her love for life during the most challenging times. The monologue performance is based on stories, the poem "Poor Azra," and the book "My Chronicle." These are memories filled with humor, yet tragic, connected to the Civil War, her last performances in her homeland, and emigration. You can find more performances in St. Petersburg on our website in the theater section.