Built 1934 by K. S. Alabyan and V. N. Simbirchev as Theatre of the Red Army, with an underground walking connection to the Kremlin. As a reference to the symbol of the Red Army, the theatre is built to the ground shape of a five-pointed star. As the largest dramatic theatre building in Europe, it was the location of spectacular performances with real tanks and giant ship models on the stage. Currently used for performances of Russian and international drama. 1900 seats.