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(The Father of Realist Acting in Russia) Mikhail Semyonovich Shchepkin, a renowned Russian Empire actor in the 19th century, is credited as the "father" of realist acting in Russia. His teachings influenced Konstantin Stanislavski's acting system through his student Glikeriya Fedotova. Shchepkin emphasized expressing genuine emotions in performance over mere intellectual pretense, advocating for a soulful and heartfelt approach to acting. His impact on Russian theatre is comparable to David Garrick's influence on English theatre.
