The history of the circus as a history of cruelty and mercy
The history of the circus can be viewed from different angles. For example, as a story of the gradual rejection of cruelty-from the bloodthirsty antiquity to our time, when the question arises whether to use intimidated animals in the arena. But the path to humanity still seems to be incomplete. Continue reading
How the famous Durov circus dynasty appeared in Russia
This circus dynasty has been around for more than 150 years. Grandfather Durov – its legendary founder, remained in the memory of people as the first person to refuse the whip and stick when training animals and for the first time turned the circus from an entertainment for adults to a children’s holiday. In addition to the ability to educate our younger brothers, the Durovs were able to communicate with arrogant officials, they were legendary. Continue reading
Rules of life of Yuri Nikulin-front-line soldier, actor and clown, who was called “the Great comedian of the world»
He was adored by the whole huge country, and his colleagues could only dream of such popularity as Yuri Nikulin’s. People fell in love with the characters of his roles immediately, and films with Nikulin’s participation became cult. “The Caucasian captive and the New adventures of Shurik”, “the diamond hand”. “Dog Barbos and unusual cross”, “Operation Y” and other adventures of Shurik” – they are still watched with pleasure today. Continue reading
In the German circus instead of live animals began to use holograms
Traditional circus with animals often causes resentment among animal rights activists. Animals in such circuses often do not have access to nature and spend their entire lives in small cages, forced to perform tricks and punished for disobedience with lashes or stun guns.
Some countries have even officially banned the use of wild animals for entertainment shows — for example, in the Netherlands, Ireland and Mexico. Continue reading
As a Russian strongman on a horse from the battlefield took out and people from the cannon caught
About 100 years ago, the whole world admired the “Iron” and “Amazing” Samson. This man really expanded the boundaries of human capabilities, because with a modest height and weight, he managed tricks that could not be repeated by the giants-athletes of those times. The famous strongman and circus artist Alexander Zass remained in the memory of descendants also thanks to the system of exercises that is still popular. Continue reading
