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Moscow is often described as the world's circus capital, and the Moscow State Circus is internationally renowned for the skill and inventiveness of its acrobats and clowns. In fact, when it's at home, the Moscow State Circus is two separate circuses, the Big State Circus on Prospekt Vernadskogo, and the Old Circus or Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoi Bulvar. Unlike the touring version, the circus in Moscow includes a number of animal acts which may offend some people's sensibilities. However, the inventiveness and professionalism of the performers is astounding, and children are bound to be delighted by the dazzling variety of acts.
Although there are some differences in presentation, both circuses maintain the same extremely high standards, and are undoubtedly some of the best entertainment available for children in Moscow. Tickets can be hard to obtain, so make sure you book in advance - the theater kiosks to be found at metro stations and in underpasses are purportedly the most reliable source. It's worth the effort to see an unforgettable performance that should delight young and old alike.
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Nikulin Circus
The older circus is probably the more popular, thanks to its central location and links to one Russia's most beloved entertainers.
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Big State Circus
Housed in a purpose-built big top in the south, the Big Circus offers more of the same high-quality entertainment in a slightly less reverential atmosphere.
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