The Thunderstorm

«The Thunderstorm» was born from a literary expedition of Ostrovsky along the Volga — and from the passionate love of the young playwright for the actress Lyubov Kositckaya. It is her best traits that formed the character of Katerina Kabanova, and she was the first to perform this role on stage. The play became a significant event in the literary life of its time and still does not leave the theatrical stage to this day. Raised in parental love and affection, Katerina finds herself in a house after marriage, where life is subjected to the oppressive laws of the homestead and the cruel will of her mother-in-law. And to her misfortune, she falls in love with another man... Is she ready to risk everything — even the purity of her soul — for this unexpected love?