Hamlet

The famous play by William Shakespeare, based on the legend of a Danish ruler named Amletus, belongs to the genre of revenge tragedies. Hamlet, who turned to science and contemplation, keeping himself away from court life, suddenly discovers the inconsistency of his mother, the corruption of the Danish court, and the villainous murder of his father. The play has had a huge impact on world culture: from literature to cinema, there are numerous theatrical productions, one of the most talented being the performance at the Taganka Theatre with Vladimir Vysotsky in the lead role.