Vsevolod Meyerhold Theater

In the 1920s, Shalamov was a regular visitor at both avant-garde and traditional theaters. One of his favorites was GosTIM – the State Theater of Vsevolod Meyerhold. From 1922-1932, it was located on Triumfalnaya Square. Under Vsevolod Meyerhold's direction, avant-garde theater, which intended to break the conventions of traditional theater, had a direct connection with the audience and interpreted classics in a contemporary style. GosTIM presented plays written by Mayakovsky and Olesha, and it enjoyed great popularity among young leftists.