Skomorokh

Japanese: skomorokh
Skomorokh


[Russian Theatre]
The origins of Russian theater are the same as in other countries, and they are based on ancient folk games and rituals. The first professional performers, skomorokhs, who could sing, dance, perform skits, puppet shows, perform animal tricks, and perform magic tricks, were born in the 10th century, but Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, who disliked their popularity and rebellious spirit, banned them in 1648. Only a few remained as court jesters. …

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Japanese:


[ロシア演劇]
 ロシア演劇の起源も他の諸国と同じで,古代の民衆の遊戯や儀式が母体となっている。歌,踊り,寸劇,人形芝居,動物の曲芸,手品などすべてをこなした最初の職業芸人スコモローフskomorokhが誕生したのは10世紀であるが,その人気と反骨精神を嫌ったツァーリ,アレクセイ・ミハイロビチは1648年に彼らの仕事を禁じた。そして,宮廷付道化となった者だけをわずかに残した。…

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