Galiaskar Kamal Tatar Academic Theatre

The first published Tatar-language play was "Unhappy Girl" (1886) by Gabdrakhman Ilyasi (1856–1895), written perhaps under the influence of the first Turkish playwright İbrahim Şinasi and his play "Şair Evlenmesi" (A Poet's Marriage) which was published in 1860.

In the middle of the 19th century, Tatar amateur theater groups staged free performances in private houses and were attended by very few people.

The first public performance of a Tatar play in modern times took place in 1906 and was organized by the group "Sayar" (The Traveler).

The theater provides special translation devices to audience members who do not understand Tatar.

As a result, most Tatar actors, producers and directors could develop their talents only within the realm of theater.