The repertories of Soviet theatres include over thirty plays by Alexander Ostrovsky. In 1948 the plays of the great Russian playwright will have 800 performances. During the anniversary celebrations many Soviet theatres presented new productions Ostrovsky's plays. Photo shows: Scene from A.Ostrovsky's comedy 'a lucrative position' page by the state academic Maly Theatre of the USSR. Zhadov M.Tsarev, Merited Artist of the RSFSR. Pauline - O. Khorkova. Supplied By: SCRSS - Society for Co-operation in Russian & Soviet Studies.