Stanislavski considered Fedotov the first "truly talented director" he had ever worked with. In the first half of this section Stanislavski describes many of the plays put on by the group, beginning with their debut and ending with the events that led to the foundation of the Moscow Art Theatre on October 14, 1897. He discusses his breakthroughs in the art of acting that he achieved in those ten years, through his experience as an actor and a director.
Stanislavski regarded Fedotov as the first "truly gifted director" he had collaborated with. In the initial part of this section, Stanislavski discusses numerous plays performed by the group, starting with their debut and concluding with the events that led to the establishment of the Moscow Art Theatre on October 14, 1897. He explains his advancements in acting artistry that he achieved during those ten years, through his experience as an actor and director.