GITIS actively participates in various international projects as well as hosts its own festivals, conferences, lectures and workshops.
2026 August 24–October 3
The InteRussia fellowship for actors from BRICS+ countries
2026 April 20–30
2026 April 17–18
Actors and students from Russia, as well as Europe and Asia, annually demonstrate filigree swordplay at Silver Sword festival.
2025 November 12–20
Theatre festival of the CIS countries
2024 December 1–3
We invite undergraduate students studying the history of art, theatre studies, philology, stage directing, choreography and stage design to participate in the conference.
Over the past 17 years GITIS has organized 276 international events welcoming theatres and students from Greece, Israel, China, Spain, Serbia, Estonia, the United Kingdom and former Soviet republics.
August 24–October 3
The programme offers international actors an opportunity to explore Russian theatre practices, take part in tutorials and workshops on stage speech and acting, meet renowned cultural figures, attend performances at leading Moscow theatres, and exchange professional experience with colleagues from different countries.
Dates: August 24 to October 3, 2026.
Location: Moscow, Russia
Working language: English
Who can apply?
The fellowship is open to senior students of theatre schools, film schools, and educational institutions offering acting programmes, as well as young professional actors from BRICS+ countries who meet the following requirements:
● non-Russian citizenship;
● residence outside of the Russian Federation;
● no academic or employment affiliation with Russian educational institutions or organisations at the time of application (candidates must not be enrolled in Russian educational institutions or employed by Russian organizations);
● age between 21 and 35;
● proficiency in English (minimum level B2).
How to Apply?
To participate in the competitive selection process, applicants must:
1. Register on the English-language version of the Gorchakov Fund website. If you did not receive a confirmation email, please check your spam folder.
2. Go to the “My Projects” section, click “Create Application,” select the competition “InteRussia Theatre 2026,” and confirm your choice.
3. Complete all required sections of the application form.
4. Attach a link to your portfolio and creative works.
5. Submit the application by clicking the “Submit” button in the “Apply” section and wait until the status changes from “Draft” to “Submitted.”
Fellowship Terms
The organizers provide:
Participants cover the following expenses:
The deadline for submitting applications is May 31, 23:59. (Moscow time).
All applicants will be informed of the selection results by email. If you have any questions, please contact: info@interussia.com.
More information on the application process is available on the InteRussia website.