Russia's oldest permanent circus located in Saint-Petersburg hosted its first show after a 1,5-year restoration. Saint-Petersburg state circus was originally opened on December 26, 1877. The grand reopening took place as part of 4th St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum. Saint-Petersburg state circus show - in this photo gallery by TASS.
Russia's oldest permanent circus historic opening after restoration
On December 15, Saint-Petersburg state circus reopened after a 1,5-year restoration
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Russia's oldest permanent circus located in Saint-Petersburg hosted its first show after a 1,5-year restoration
© Ruslan Shamukov/TASS Saint-Petersburg State Circus, the first stone stationary circus of Russia was opened on December 26, 1877
© Ruslan Shamukov/TASS The initiator of its construction was the Italian circus equestrian and horse trainer Gaetano Ciniselli who made a big name in Europe of that time
© Ruslan Shamukov/TASS On December 15, legendary Soviet clown Oleg Popov opened the show with his famous performances Ray of light, Clown and Bird in a cage
© Ruslan Shamukov/TASS Russian actor Veniamin Smekhov as Gaetano Ciniselli (center)
© Ruslan Shamukov/TASS