Yaroslavl Circus

Circus in Yaroslavl is a bright center of entertainment in the capital of the tourist route “Golden Ring of Russia”. The circus is located in the central part of the city, in walking distance from it – the Volga embankment, many historical sites, shopping centers, hotels, cafes and restaurants. The flow of tourists wishing to attend performances does not dry up in winter and summer. Therefore, there are no seasons in the Yaroslavl Circus, its doors are open to the audience all year round.

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Highlights

The Yaroslavl State Circus features famous masters of circus genres and remarkable animals that amaze with incredible stunts. The arena is equipped with the most modern devices that allow to create a spectacular light and music accompaniment of performances.

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The circus amphitheater has 1,600 seats, arranged in 14 tiers and conventionally divided into four sectors, marked with contrasting colors – so the audience is more convenient to find their seats. Above the central entrance to the hall there are three boxes with the best view of the arena.

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History

The first performances of circus artists in Yaroslavl were organized by Italian entrepreneur Rudolf Gwerra in 1850. Performances for the general public were given only in summer, the arena was located in a canvas pavilion on Streletsky Boulevard. In the 80s of the XIX century, the citizens were entertained in the circus of a talented animal trainer Antonio Bezano, who built a wooden building on Sennaya Square (nowadays – Labor Square) for spectacular shows. Circus troupes Baidoni and Truzzi toured here, Russian artists Nikitin and other stars of the arena performed here.

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In 1937, a beautiful building of the State Circus appeared in Yaroslavl. Unfortunately, it did not last long, during the battles of the Great Patriotic War the structure was destroyed. In the post-war years for circus performances on Labor Square were arranged temporary halls. Famous artists – animal trainer Yuri Durov, clown Oleg Popov, magician Igor Kio – demonstrated their art here.

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The current circus building was erected in 1963. The structure was not characterized by special elegance. It was built according to a standard project, during the period of struggle against architectural excesses, which implied a minimum of decoration and maximum functionality. But in the new millennium, the facades and interiors of the circus acquired a different look.

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Modern Circus

In 2011, the circus building was thoroughly renovated and modern stage equipment was installed in the technical rooms. The opening of the renovated circus in Yaroslavl was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 1,000th anniversary of the city. After the renovation, the hall has acquired remarkable acoustic properties, and now it is often used for dance shows and concerts of pop artists.

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Many popular circus programs have been running on the arena for years, the dizzying stunts of the performers are honed to perfection. For example, for 14 years the colorful performance “Treasure Island” has been gathering full houses. On the arena turned into a pool with an island, an enchanting spectacle unfolds with performances of ballet dancers, laser shows and colorful jets of fountains. During the performance about 140 tons of water are used, for the comfort of actors and animals it is heated to + 33 ° C.

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Among the circus premieres – the performance “Giants of Africa”, here perform seven-meter giraffe and a huge rhinoceros accompanied by other exotic animals of the Black Continent, on ropes turned into tropical jungle vines, jugglers balance on gyroscuters. Starting in October 2019, audiences will be treated to a two-hour “Penguin Show” featuring performances by the funny inhabitants of Antarctica.

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Practical information

The circus in Yaroslavl is open all year round from 10:00 to 19:00. The start time of performances is announced in the posters. The cost of tickets – from 600 rubles. Babies up to three years old are admitted free of charge, but you will have to hold the child in your arms. Visitors with younger children are advised to buy tickets for seats some distance from the arena, so that the kids are not frightened by loud sound effects and large animals.

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Taking photos during the performance is not prohibited, but flash should not be used to avoid distracting the animals in the arena.

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Where to eat

Before the beginning of performances and during intermissions, the circus has a buffet, but it is obviously unable to serve one and a half thousand spectators. You can stand in line in vain until the third bell, after which the doors to the hall are closed.

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You can feed hungry children and discuss the bright performance in the cafe “Croissant Dore”, located directly opposite the circus. The institution has a wide selection of desserts, juices, several types of tea. Two steps away, near Vlyayevsky Square, there are “Burgernaya 838” with American fast food and gastrobar “Dudki”, where hot dishes are prepared and a variety of drinks are offered. Several kinds of beer, hot and cold appetizers are served in the pub “Plan B”. For a tasty and hearty lunch go to the restaurant “White Rabbit” (Svobody Street, 2). There is a children’s menu with creative design of dishes, and a long-eared furry animal really lives in the hall. The price range for main dishes is 219-1,320 rubles. The restaurant is open from 12:00 to midnight.

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Where to stay

Not far from the circus, on Svobody Street, 9, in the courtyard, there is a hostel “Svobody 9” (1,197-1,400 rubles/day). Nearby you can also stay quite comfortably in the hotel “Bulvar” (Svobody Street, 12-A). It offers spacious clean rooms, there is a sauna, billiards. The range of prices for accommodation – 1 980-2 490 rubles/day.

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How to get there

The building of the circus in Yaroslavl is located in the city center, east of the railway station “Yaroslavl-Glavny”. The address is 69, Svobody Street. Here stop buses №№ 8, 18, 78 and 76, trolleybus № 1. You can also get to the circus by shuttle buses №№ 45, 81, 82, 99, 176, get off at the stop “Ploshchad Truda”.

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