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Eduard MirakovAssociate Professor of the Department of Theatre Technique and Technology
Date of Birth: 22.01.1974
Country:  Georgia |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Career at the Lensoviet Theater
- Collaborations and Artistic Achievements
- Academic Activities
- - Mechanization of the Modern Stage
- - Dean of the Faculty of Scenography and Theater Technology at RGISI
- - Associate Professor of Theater Technology and Technology at RGISI
- Recognition and Awards
Early Life and Education
Eduard Gariyevich Mirakov was born on January 22, 1974, in Tbilisi, Georgia. His mother was Lyubov Vasilyevna Mirakova (née Bondarevskaya), and his father was Harry Sarkisovich Mirakov.
In 1994, Mirakov graduated from the St. Petersburg State Academy of Theater Arts (SPbGATI), now known as the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts (RGISI), with a degree in "Theater Technology." His teachers included V.V. Bazanov, V.Y. Ryvin, A.V. Sologub, S.B. Chizhevsky, Y.A. Sheremet, and N.A. Yakimova.
Career at the Lensoviet Theater
Mirakov's career in the theater began in 1994 when he was invited by I.P. Vladimirov to join the Lensoviet Theater as the Head of Artistic and Production. In 1999, he became the Deputy Director for Artistic and Production, and from 2007 onwards, he served as the Theater's Executive Director.
Throughout his tenure, Mirakov was responsible for more than 150 productions as Technical Director and Technologist. He collaborated with renowned theater designers such as M. Kitaev, V. Firer, A. Orlov, É. Kapelyush, V. Okunev, A. Shishkin, A. Kozhenkova, M. Bryantseva, M. Azizyan, A. Lipovskikh, I. Dolgova, P. Kaplevich, V. Shilcrot, and A. Gumarov.
Collaborations and Artistic Achievements
Mirakov's exceptional skills and artistic vision made him a valuable collaborator for directors such as I. Vladimirov, V. Paži, Y. Butusov, V. Petrov, G. Trostyanetsky, M. Bychkov, V. Senin, and G. Strelkov. He became a de facto co-author of many original artistic solutions.
Academic Activities
In 1999, Mirakov began teaching at the Faculty of Scenography and Theater Technology at RGISI. He has taught courses in:
- Mechanization of the Modern Stage
- Pre-Graduation Internship- Theater Structure and Artistic and Production
- Stage Technology
- Stage Design and Equipment
Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities
In addition to his teaching and artistic contributions, Mirakov has held several administrative roles:
- Dean of the Faculty of Scenography and Theater Technology at RGISI
- Head of the Department of Theater Technology and Technology at RGISI
- Associate Professor of Theater Technology and Technology at RGISI
Notable InitiativesIn May 2019, Mirakov organized and led a creative laboratory, "Space of the Stage," focusing on contemporary scenography in collaboration with the Lensoviet Theater. He also arranged for the Lensoviet Theater to participate in international festivals.
In 2021, at Mirakov's suggestion and with the support of the Lensoviet Theater and RGISI, an exhibition titled "Dostoevsky and Theater. XXI Century" was held to mark the 200th anniversary of Fyodor Dostoevsky's birth.
Recognition and Awards
Mirakov has received the following honors:- Gratitude of the Governor of St. Petersburg
- Gratitude and Diploma of Honor from the Committee on Culture of St. Petersburg
