Did you know:
Literally translated, Bolshoi Theatre means "Big Theater"
The Bolshoi is among the oldest ballet companies in the world
The Bolshoi only achieved worldwide acclaim, however, in the early 20th century when Moscow became the capital of Soviet Russia
Along with the Mariinsky Ballet in St. Petersburg, the Bolshoi is recognized as one of the foremost ballet companies in Russia and in the world
The main building is a spectacular work of architecture and was reopened in October 2011 after an extensive and ambitious six-year renovation. The renovation restored the original Imperial decor of the Bolshoi and brought acoustics to the original quality
The stage of the theatre is equipped with the most powerful hydraulic mechanism in the world. About 50 tons of water is used for its work