If we compare the circus on Prospekt Vernadsky with the theaters of Moscow, which have a century-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 perfectly. The team toured all over the world, and everywhere they admired the skill of Russian circus performers.
New circus on Vernadsky Avenue
Muscovites and guests of the city loved the circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, but as time went on, the building fell into disrepair and required serious reconstruction. In addition, the auditorium did not accommodate everyone. The size of the arena allowed only classical performances to be staged, and the troupe was willing and able to do more. All this made the city authorities think about building a new modern circus on Vernadsky Avenue.
It was opened at the end of April 1971. The building was designed by architects Y. B. Belopolsky and E. P. Vulykha. They were also entrusted with the management of construction work.
Description of the circus
Surprisingly, in 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 can accommodate three thousand three hundred spectators. The structure of the circus on Vernadsky includes five arenas - light, equestrian, ice, water and illusion. Behind the scenes is another arena, the sixth one, which is not visible to the audience. It is intended exclusively for rehearsals.
The unique design of this facility allows you to create unusual performances, fantastic shows and colorful revues here. Correspondents who attended the opening wrote that it was "the best attraction in the world." Not only Russian artists perform in the circus. Circus performers from China, Italy and many other countries consider it an honor to perform at Vernadsky Avenue at least once.
On the arena of this circus, not only talented and infinitely loving people work brilliantly, but also animals well known for their artistic abilities. Particularly surprising is the ability of trainers to prepare for performance even animals that previously did not have an artistic gift: even funny trained hedgehogs take part in the performances.
During its almost half a century of history, the circus on Vernadsky Avenue presented more than a hundred unique programs to the audience. It is interesting that many numbers today have no analogues in the world. They have been highly acclaimed at worldwide circus festivals. Once in this circus, you fall in love with it forever.
In the circus arena on Vernadsky Avenue, such stars as Pencil and Yuri Nikulin, Irina Bugrimova shone. Toured, and then became the director of the circus E. Milaev. He was replaced in 1984 by People's Artist of Russia L. Kostyuk. In the nineties of the last century, the circus became a cultural and entertainment complex, the troupe's touring geography expanded significantly.
How to get to the show?
Muscovites don't have to go to the circus box office to buy a ticket to a performance. To do this, by phone or on the website, it is enough to book places and dates when you want to attend the performance, and the courier will bring tickets to your home or work at a convenient time for you.
How to get there?
The address of the circus on Prospekt Vernadsky, 7 is well known not only to Muscovites, but also to guests of the capital. The nearest metro station is Universitet. At the pedestrian crossing, cross Lomonosovsky Prospekt and in five minutes you will find yourself at the circus.
Circus on Vernadsky: reviews
In the entire history of the existence of this circus, there has not been a single negative review. Spectators leave this unique building in complete delight, and this applies not only to children, but also to adults. Everything here delights: the building itself, the highest professionalism of the troupe, the attention of the attendants. Bright colors, music, dizzying stunts - it's all a circuson Vernadsky Avenue.
