On August 26, 1919 Russian authorities issued a decree, according to which all circus companies in the country became state-owned. Russia's State Circus marks its 95th anniversary with an exhibition celebrating rich history of one of Russia’s beloved arts. It will be open until October 11.
© RIA Novosti . Vitaly Belousov / Go to the mediabankOn August 26, 1919 Russian authorities issued a decree, according to which all circus companies in the country became state-owned. Russia's State Circus marks its 95th anniversary with an exhibition celebrating rich history of one of Russia’s beloved arts. It will be open until October 11.
On August 26, 1919 Russian authorities issued a decree, according to which all circus companies in the country became state-owned. Russia's State Circus marks its 95th anniversary with an exhibition celebrating rich history of one of Russia’s beloved arts. It will be open until October 11.
© RIA Novosti . Yuri Somov / Go to the mediabankEquilibrists Roza and Yury Polovnev perform at the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenue. Built in 1971, it is the biggest stationary circus in the world: it can host as many as 3,310 people.
Equilibrists Roza and Yury Polovnev perform at the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenue. Built in 1971, it is the biggest stationary circus in the world: it can host as many as 3,310 people.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Kudenko / Go to the mediabankTrapeze artists Yulia and Alexander Volkov rehearse new number at the Nikulin's Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. Opened in 1880, it is one of the oldest stationary circuses in Russia.
Trapeze artists Yulia and Alexander Volkov rehearse new number at the Nikulin's Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. Opened in 1880, it is one of the oldest stationary circuses in Russia.
© RIA Novosti . Lev Velickzhanin / Go to the mediabankClowns Yury Nikulin and Mikhail Shuydin perform at the Old Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. The circus was named after Yuri Nikulin, a Russian film actor, comedian, mime and circus clown, who served as general manager and artistic director of the circus from 1982 to 1997.
Clowns Yury Nikulin and Mikhail Shuydin perform at the Old Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. The circus was named after Yuri Nikulin, a Russian film actor, comedian, mime and circus clown, who served as general manager and artistic director of the circus from 1982 to 1997.
© RIA Novosti . Igor Russak / Go to the mediabankThe tiger trainer Vladislav Goncharov is in the middle of a breathtaking act at the Bolshoi Saint-Petersburg State Circus, the first Russian stone stationary circus.
The tiger trainer Vladislav Goncharov is in the middle of a breathtaking act at the Bolshoi Saint-Petersburg State Circus, the first Russian stone stationary circus.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei DanichevWell-known New Year show "Cinderella" is in full swing at the Bolshoi Saint-Petersburg State Circus. In Russia the circus became increasingly popular in the 19th century.
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© RIA Novosti . Alexei Danichev
Well-known New Year show "Cinderella" is in full swing at the Bolshoi Saint-Petersburg State Circus. In Russia the circus became increasingly popular in the 19th century.
© Press-office The Сircus of Brothers ZapashnyEdgard and Askold Zapazhny, the most famous Russian tiger trainers, perform in the "Emotions" show.
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© Press-office The Сircus of Brothers Zapashny
Edgard and Askold Zapazhny, the most famous Russian tiger trainers, perform in the "Emotions" show.
© Press office The Omsk State CircusElephants perform in the Omsk circus, founded in 1898.
Elephants perform in the Omsk circus, founded in 1898.
© RIA Novosti . Alexander Makarov / Go to the mediabankOleg Popov, often called the Sunshine clown, is a famous Russian clown and circus artist. In 1981, he won the so-called Oscar of the clown world at the 8th International Circus Festival.
Oleg Popov, often called the Sunshine clown, is a famous Russian clown and circus artist. In 1981, he won the so-called Oscar of the clown world at the 8th International Circus Festival.
© Press Office of Big Moscow State circus on Vernadsky AvenueThe "Golden Kaleidoscope" show is underway at the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenue.
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© Press Office of Big Moscow State circus on Vernadsky Avenue
The "Golden Kaleidoscope" show is underway at the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenue.