About Pavel Markov
Lived 1897 – 1980 (aged 83). Pavel Markov was a Russian theatre critic, theatre director, theatrologist and drama teacher.
Pavel Aleksandrovich Markov (; 22 March 1897, Tula – 5 April 1980, Moscow) was a Soviet theatre critic, literary manager, and teacher. Between 1925 and 1949, he was head of the Literary Section of the Moscow Art Theatre. He was the chairman of the "lower committee" of the theatre's management. He has been described as "the most outstanding teacher and critic of his generation."
Awards and Honors
Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1944) Order of Lenin (26 October 1948) — for outstanding contributions to the development of Soviet theatrical art and in connection with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Moscow Order of Lenin and Order of the Red Banner of Labour Art Academic Theatre of the USSR named after M. Gorky Order of the Red Banner of Labour
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pavel Markov?
Soviet theatre critic (1897-1980)
When was Pavel Markov born?
Pavel Markov was born on 10 March 1897 in Tula.
When did Pavel Markov die?
Pavel Markov died on 5 April 1980 in Moscow.
What was Pavel Markov's occupation?
Pavel Markov was a theatre critic, theatre director, theatrologist and drama teacher.
What nationality was Pavel Markov?
Pavel Markov was Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pavel Markov. https://biography.guide/pavel-markov/
MLA: "Pavel Markov." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pavel-markov/.
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