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marlib1951 Jun 9th, 2008 06:29 AM

Moscow Circus
 
Is the Moscow Circus really any better, more unique than Barnum & Bailey or any other big circus? I am not thrilled about a circus so would I be thrilled with the Moscow Circus? It might be nice to be able to say that I have been to the Moscow Circus. Opinions?

Rich Jun 9th, 2008 07:21 AM

A Russiaqn Circus is nothing like a Barnum & Bailey or any other western circus.

The experience is well worth the effort. If you do not speak Russian, try to have someone with you who does.

SusieQQ Jun 9th, 2008 07:32 AM

After I saw the Moscow Circus I never wanted to see Barnum & Bailey again. It was completely different and quite a lot of fun.

marlib1951 Jun 9th, 2008 08:21 AM

Thanks for the information! In what way is the Moscow Circus different?

Rich Jun 9th, 2008 10:54 AM

No clowns . . almost all the "acts" are animal . . usually includes one historical reenactment of a Battle . . the people "acts" are more athletic . . No band ( that I recall )

sdtravels Jun 9th, 2008 02:02 PM

There is a new circus and an old circus. We just saw the new circus last week. Unbelievable! Great! Awesome! It had the usual "land", plus ice and water acts. And mostly in English! Definitely worth the money.

southeastern Jun 9th, 2008 02:42 PM

I hate the circus, even as a kid I hated the circus. We went to the circus in Moscow and I enjoyed it. The animals were amazing. It was hard to believe it was a bear doing the act and not a human in a bear suit. Definately go. I still refuse to go the the circus in the states.

Marsh Jun 9th, 2008 09:02 PM

I'm sorry but I was very disappointed in the Moscow Circus that I saw. Our bus got us there a little late and it was a nightmare getting to our seats in the dark. I really expected to enjoy it more.


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