Semyon Mandel: A Visionary of Soviet Theatre and Film Semyon Solomonovich Mandel (1907-1974) stands as a towering figure in the history of Soviet theatre and film design, a master whose innovative approach to costume and set creation profoundly shaped the visual landscape of his era. Born in Moscow during a period of rapid social and artistic transformation, Mandel’s career spanned five decades, encompassing over 250 theatrical produc…