Moscow Circuses

Most people are greatly fond of circus. Russian circus and circus actors are famous all over the world. One of the Moscow circuses is located in the centre of the city, in Tsvetnoi Boulevard. It was the only circus in Moscow between 1926 and 1971. The circus building was opened in 1880 as Solomonsky Circus. A famous clown Yuri Nikulin managed the company for fifteen years. Now in front of the building is a remarkable statue of him. The Great Moscow State Circus is located at the Vernadsky Prospect. Its building seats 3,400 people. The circus has 5 different arenas: equestrian, water, illusionist, ice rink, and light effect. Its amphitheatre is 36 metres. Performances are held each day in the afternoon and evening.

In summer there is always a traditional circus in a tent in the Central Park. There are forty big circuses, thirteen small ones and eight zoo- circuses in Moscow. They are a good idea for going out.

2. Answer the questions:

Where is the oldest Moscow circus located?

When was it opened?

Which circus has 5 different arenas?

Are Tsvetnoi Boulevard Circus and Vernadsky Prospect Circus the only circuses in Moscow?

What other kind of circuses are there in Moscow?

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