World of enchantment for parents and kids: Discover Moscow focuses on Moscow circuses

Anticipating the World Circus Day, discovermoscow.com introduces you to the two of Moscow’s most iconic places: the Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoi Boulevard and the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Prospekt. The portal gives its readers a chance to look backstage and learn why those circuses have become ones of the most widely known in the country.

The Nikulin Circus opened in the late 19th century and was initially named after its founder, a famous hereditary stage performer Albert Salamonsky. Yuri Nikulin took charge of the troupe in the early 1980s. You can check the portal to inquire how the circus grew its popularity and why they chose Tsvetnoi Boulevard as their location. 

The iconic dome over Vorobyovy Gory that covers the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Prospekt was erected in 1971. It was the largest circus in Europe at the time. The portal visitors will learn all about the famous performers and their shows that used to make every Muscovite eager to visit the circus. The article details the history of the famous Russian dynasty of circus performers.

There is also a big video interview with the staff of the Great Moscow State Circus. They are the ones that make every show a fairytale for kids and grownups alike. Nadezhda Russ, the circus’ art director, tells about the ins and outs of creating performers’ costumes, Atryom Titayevsky, a lighting designer, about light setups for various shows. You will also find out what Alexei Studyonov, a circus ring inspector, does.

Discover Moscow tourist portal launched in July 2021. It contains all the information you might need for a comfortable trip to the Russian capital. Tourists can learn about useful city services, read about interesting events that take place in Moscow, about various sights, watch online tours, or compose a virtual walking itinerary according to their preferences. All information is presented in three languages – Russian, English, and Chinese.