InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship Programme 2026 (With up to 45,000 Rubles in Funding)

  • Published: February 21, 2026
  • Deadline: May 31, 2026
  • Category: Fellowship
  • Oppotunity Locations: Russia

Applications are currenly being accepted for the InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship Programme

The InteRussia 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.

Benefits of InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship Programme

The organizers provide:

  • travel from the participant’s place of residence to Moscow and back;
  • accommodation in double rooms at a hotel;
  • a scholarship of 45,000 rubles for the duration of the programme.

Participants cover the following expenses:

  • medical insurance;
  • visa application fee;
  • meals during the fellowship period.

InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship Programme Requirements

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).
  • Be aged 21–35 years

  • Demonstrate English proficiency (minimum B2 level)

Application Date and Process


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.”

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026

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