
The title Moscow State Circus refers to one of the two circus buildings in Moscow, the “Circus Nikulin” (the old circus, featuring animal acts) and the “Bolshoi Circus” (the new circus, featuring trapeze and acrobatics).
The Moscow Circus rose to world fame during the Soviet period, when acts from many Russian circuses together used to tour the United States under the title, “The Moscow Circus.” During this time, the circus became an even more prominent piece and pride of culture. The amazing acts in this Circus include clowning, juggling, acrobatics, contortion, and animal acts (especially bear acts, such as bears who juggle with their feet).