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Estrada (performing arts genre)

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Estrada (performing arts genre)
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In Russian culture and in the countries with culture influenced by the Soviet Union, estrada is a kind of scenic art of small forms of mainly popular-entertaining direction, including such directions as singing, dance, circus on stage, illusionism, colloquial genre, parody, clownery. As a kind of cultural and economic activity, the estrada is an integral part of show business.[1] The term derives from the French word estrade, a stage for performances.

Artists performing in the estrada genre are called estrada artists or artists of estrada.

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Moscow Estrada Theatre, 2023

There is a Moscow Estrada Theatre [ru] in Moscow, established in 1951.

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