Yevgeny Bagrationovich Vakhtangov (also spelled Evgeny or Eugene) (13 February 1883 - 29 May 1922) was a renowned Russian director who was associated with the State Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in Moscow in the early 20th century, and founded the Vakhtangov Theatre. He was one of Konstantin Stanislavski's most renowned students, and a mentor of Mikhail Chekhov. Vakhtangov was born to Armenian parents in Vladikavkaz. Wikipedia
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