If we compare the circus on Vernadsky Avenue with the theaters of Moscow, which have a centuries-old history, it becomes obvious that this is a very young building. Muscovites of the older generation remember that until 1970 there was only one circus in the capital - an old building located on Tsvetnoy Boulevard.
He was good for everyone: the artists worked brilliantly, the animals understood the trainers at a glance. The team toured all over the world, and everywhere admired the skill of Russian circus performers.
New Circus on Vernadsky Avenue
Muscovites and city guests loved the circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, but as time went on, the building was dilapidated and required serious reconstruction. In addition, the auditorium did not accommodate everyone. The size of the arena allowed the organization of only classical performances, and the troupe wanted and could do more. All this made the city leadership think about building a new modern circus on Vernadsky Avenue.
It was opened in late April 1971. The building was designed by architects Y. B. Belopolsky and E.P. Vulykhi. They were also entrusted with the management of construction work.
Circus description
Surprisingly, over the course of thirty years, not a single circus has appeared in Europe, comparable in scale to the unique building on Vernadsky Avenue. The height of the dome is almost forty meters. The auditorium seats three thousand three hundred spectators. The circus on Vernadsky includes five arenas - light, horse, ice, water and illusion. Behind the scenes is another arena, the sixth, which the audience cannot see. It is intended exclusively for rehearsals.
The unique design of this building allows you to create unusual performances, fantastic shows and colorful revues here. Correspondents who attended the opening wrote that this is "the best attraction in the world." The circus is performed not only by Russian artists. Circus performers from China, Italy and many other countries consider it an honor to speak at least once on Vernadsky Avenue.
In the arena of this circus brilliantly work not only talented and infinitely loving their work people, but also animals well known to everyone for their artistic abilities. Particularly surprising is the ability of trainers to prepare for performance even animals that had not previously been distinguished by an artistic gift: even funny trained hedgehogs take part in the performances.
Over its nearly half-century history, the circus on Vernadsky Avenue has presented more than a hundred unique programs to the audience. Interestingly, many rooms today have no analogues in the world. They were highly regarded at world circus festivals. Once in this circus, you fall in love with him forever.
In the circus arena on Vernadsky Avenue, stars such as Pencil and Yuri Nikulin, Irina Bugrimova shone . He toured, and then became the director of the circus E. Milaev. He was replaced in 1984 by the national artist of Russia L. Kostyuk. In the nineties of the last century, the circus became a cultural and entertainment complex, the touring geography of the troupe expanded significantly.
How to get to the show?
Muscovites do not have to go to the circus box office to purchase a ticket for the performance. To do this, it’s enough to book places and dates by phone or on the website when you want to visit the performance, and the courier will bring tickets to your home or work at a convenient time for you.
How to get there
The circus address on Vernadsky Avenue, 7 is well known not only to Muscovites, but also to guests of the capital. The nearest metro station is Universitet. At the crosswalk, cross Lomonosovsky Prospekt and in five minutes you will be at the circus.
Circus on Vernadsky: reviews
There has not been a single negative review in the history of this circus. Spectators leave this unique building in complete delight, and this applies not only to children, but also to adults. Everything admires here: the building itself, the highest professionalism of the troupe, the attention of staff. Bright colors, music, dizzying stunts - all this is a circus on Vernadsky Avenue.