The Russian Drama Theatre was established in 1978 in Chisinau as a studio theatre. The theater’s repertoire includes contemporary plays by Russian and European playwrights. The theater gained recognition and popularity among the audience due to its unique repertoire and talented young actors. However, in the 1990s, many of the theater’s leading actors left for various theatrical institutions in Russia.

Over the course of 30 years, the theater has produced more than 150 performances of Russian and world drama. In 1995, Yurii Harmelin founded the Municipal Theatre Lyceum, which became a nurturing ground for young talent. Unfortunately, the 33rd theater season (2010-2011) began without the renowned actress, People’s Artist Eugenia Todorasco, who had performed on the theater stage for seven consecutive years.

The Municipal Drama Theatre “On the Street of Roses” is the organizer of the International Festival of Chamber Theatres and Small Form Performances “Moldfest.Rampa.Ru.” The first edition of the festival took place in November 2009, featuring 15 theaters from Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Israel, and Germany.

In 2020, the Government of the Republic of Moldova approved the decision to name the Drama Theatre “S Ulitî Roz”/”On the Street of Roses” after its founder, Iurie Harmelin.