The play "An Enemy of the People" was written by Henrik Ibsen in 1882 as a sharp social pamphlet exposing the flaws of the society of that time. The story, crafted by a Norwegian in the late 19th century, turned out to be remarkably relevant for Russia at the beginning of the third millennium. The production by Lev Dodin, which premiered in early 2013, confirms this. At the center of the plot is the question of whether an honest person can survive in a dishonest state. The main character of the play, Dr. Stockmann, wants to change the world for the better, but ultimately realizes that the people around him are only interested in the prosperity of their own small world. The servants of the people serve money, money is the real power for the citizens... Stockmann stands alone against the majority and understands that truth is not the best ally in this battle. In 1901, the play was staged in St. Petersburg. The main character of "An Enemy of the People" as performed by the young Stanislavsky became a symbol of uncompromising struggle for the intellectuals of that time. On the eve of the 1905 revolution, Ibsen's play seemed more than relevant - just as it does now, over a hundred years later. To emphasize the modern context of the performance, the director avoids historical background. The action unfolds in minimalist scenery that does not distract from the essence of the question. For more performances in St. Petersburg, visit our website in the theater section.