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A large-scale gala performance that took place at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow marked the end of a festival commemorating the 95th anniversary of the Russian Circus.

A large-scale gala performance that took place at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow marked the end of a festival commemorating the 95th anniversary of the Russian Circus.

© RIA Novosti . Evgeni Biyatov / Go to the mediabankA large-scale gala performance that took place at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow marked the end of a festival commemorating the 95th anniversary of the Russian Circus.

Above: Circus artist before the beginning of the performance at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
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A large-scale gala performance that took place at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow marked the end of a festival commemorating the 95th anniversary of the Russian Circus.

Above: Circus artist before the beginning of the performance at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
© RIA Novosti . Evgeni Biyatov / Go to the mediabankOn August 26, 1919 by the order of the Soviet government all circuses in Russia were declared a property of the state.

Above: Circus artists performing a horse act during the show at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
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On August 26, 1919 by the order of the Soviet government all circuses in Russia were declared a property of the state.

Above: Circus artists performing a horse act during the show at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
© RIA Novosti . Evgeni Biyatov / Go to the mediabankIn 1927 the State University of Circus and Variety Arts, also known as the Moscow Circus School, was established.

Above: Circus artists performing an elephant act during the show at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
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In 1927 the State University of Circus and Variety Arts, also known as the Moscow Circus School, was established.

Above: Circus artists performing an elephant act during the show at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
© RIA Novosti . Evgeni Biyatov / Go to the mediabankRussian circus traditions include clowning, acrobatics, juggling, contortion, and animal acts.

Above: Circus artist during the performance at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
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Russian circus traditions include clowning, acrobatics, juggling, contortion, and animal acts.

Above: Circus artist during the performance at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
© RIA Novosti . Evgeni Biyatov / Go to the mediabankWhen the Moscow State Circus company began doing international tours in the 1950s, its performances were praised abroad for their originality and artistic skill.

Above: Animal tamer with an elephant during a performance at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
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When the Moscow State Circus company began doing international tours in the 1950s, its performances were praised abroad for their originality and artistic skill.

Above: Animal tamer with an elephant during a performance at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
© RIA Novosti . Evgeni Biyatov / Go to the mediabankDuring the 38th International Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo, which is sometimes referred to as the "Circus Oscars," all of its highest awards, the Golden Clowns, were awarded to Russian performers.

Above: Circus artist performing at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
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During the 38th International Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo, which is sometimes referred to as the "Circus Oscars," all of its highest awards, the Golden Clowns, were awarded to Russian performers.

Above: Circus artist performing at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
© RIA Novosti . Evgeni Biyatov / Go to the mediabankThere are about 40 circus arenas operating in Russia today. Unlike their Western counterparts, circuses in Moscow are stationary, and perform in purpose-built circus buildings rather than touring.

Above: Circus artists performing a horse act during the show at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
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There are about 40 circus arenas operating in Russia today. Unlike their Western counterparts, circuses in Moscow are stationary, and perform in purpose-built circus buildings rather than touring.

Above: Circus artists performing a horse act during the show at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
© RIA Novosti . Evgeni Biyatov / Go to the mediabankAbove: Circus artists during the performance at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
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Above: Circus artists during the performance at Nikulin's Circus in Moscow, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Russian State Circus.
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