Although quite young by theater standards in Moscow, Praktika has come to be known as a charming little place that feels more like a gathering of close friends (thanks to its simple interior and small capacity) rather than a full theatre experience. The plays staged there are often daring and controversial so it appeals more to the younger crowd of theatre-goers on an intellectual, emotional and spiritual search. A new generation of playwrights and directors has been using this space since 2005 to explore topics like personality and power, ethnos and urbanism, war and religion, ethics and immoralism.