Another Gogol ... Lyrical, poetic, heartfelt ... Do not expect from this performance of catchy satirical revelations and scourging the flaws of thievish officials. It's about something else.

Preserved memories of contemporaries that Gogol conceived the image of Khlestakov as an unrestrained dreamer, a gentle dreamer, almost a poet. This lyrical intonation dominates the play.

The capitalist swindler gets into the confidence of provincial officials, "dear people" as he calls them, and shamelessly deceives them. But in this play, the tender history of Khlestakov's heartfelt affection for the daughter of the mayor soon comes to the fore.

The simple-minded inhabitants of the distant town rather do not cause laughter, but sincere sympathy for their sincere desire to please the metropolitan guest.

The actors of the theater play funny and touching. In a magnificent ensemble of ensembles, each completes or shades off the skill of his colleague.

"Oh, how you want to return to the town ..." Gogol, and remember the text of the eternal play, loved from school years.