The city of Kostroma. The circus is the place where tigers become kittens

The Kostroma regional circus began its history over 130 years ago.

The circus did not have an exact address for a long time, it was due to the difficult situations that employees of the entertainment establishment got because of the lack of space for performances.

History of migrations

At the beginning of the activity the circus was presented by the troupe of booth masters. Kostroma viewers were fortunate enough to see their performance at the end of the 19th century. It can be assumed that the show was held in tents, as the personal building for the presentations appeared much later. Temporary shelters, called circus tents, did not suit the artists of the city of Kostroma.

The circus on Lenina Street was built in 1884, was well received by the actors. But it had to be dismantled. The building began to collapse, so it became unsuitable for performances. Construction was started on Susaninskaya Street: for unknown reasons the building was not finished.

At the beginning of the 20th century (1928), circus artists found their own house at the crossroads of Tekstilshchikov and Komsomolskaya streets in Kostroma. Circus because of the design and material lasted only 42 years. In 1970 the house burned down.

Remembering the "Old Circus" ...

Representatives of the senior and middle generations to the question: "What associations do you have with the old city?" - answer monosyllably: "Kostroma? Circus!".

The program included not only standard numbers with animals, clowns, but also performances on the ice. Probably, therefore, the inhabitants have such associations: for them the circus was almost the only place where they could rest and laugh.

Unfortunately, there are no records of the presentations taking place in the very first buildings. Only memories connected with the wooden frame, backfilling "The Old Circus" have reached us. In its history, the names of the brilliant arena masters are inscribed: lion tamer Irina Bugrimova, artists Durova, clowns Vladimir Eyzhena, Oleg Popov, Pencil and others.

It is interesting that the source of many issues (for example, "Yak and Shepherd" by Vitaly Tikhonov, "Illusion Revue" by Zinaida Tarasova) became Kostroma.

Fairy tale in Kostroma

Until the spring of 1984, artists performed only in the summer, in large tents tent. In the 100-year anniversary of the first performance for artists and spectators, the doors opened a new beautiful circus, which exists until now.

The round arena rose in the Peace Square and brought a note of grace to the wooden (at that time) city. Thanks to him, Kostroma was transformed.

The circus is distinguished by its aristocratic and light architecture. In it laconically connected such materials as brick, marble and velvet.

It is pleasant not only for the warmth radiated by the actors, but also for the interior decoration. In the bright glazed foyer you can meet the participants of the performance, trained circus animals and sellers with souvenirs. One, but a fairly large auditorium for 1625 seats is equipped with soft, comfortable seats, flowing over a small but roomy arena.

Change in the mores of people: changes in newspaper articles

The circus was shining not only from the pages of periodicals, but also from postage stamps and envelopes.

Almost every Kostroma newspaper published in the first years after the opening praised architecture, performances and even toilets. However, six years later the interest disappeared, and soon the mercy of journalists was replaced by blasphemy.

Publications poured from their pages frightening statements about the deplorable state of the institution. They wrote that the circus (Kostroma) is on the verge of destruction, that it needs major repairs, which, unfortunately, is sorely lacking in material means. Cheap tickets, originally sold at the box office, were replaced by unreasonably expensive. Dressed in the style of "antivandal", could not withstand the influx of Kostroma inhabitants.

In 2007, the circus was closed ... Fortunately for Kostroma citizens and guests of the city it was closed only for reconstruction.

In 2010, the leadership was replaced. The new director took up the building. The foyer was again glazed, the leaking roof was covered, the scuffed walls were painted and adjusted.

Long live the circus!

The circus revived. Together, the city revived in it. Information boards located on the streets of the city began to shout about the upcoming performances.

Now in the arena of the Kostroma State Circus there are actors who represent such famous programs as:

• "Django" - a bright exciting show with a lot of enchanting rooms.
• "Show of water, fire and light" - a program that concisely combines modern technologies and gifts of nature (light, water and sound).
• "The Triumph of the 21st Century" is a presentation of Zapashny (junior), which demonstrated the ability of a man to make of wild tigers cute kittens playing with mirror balls.

The arena is actively used not only for circus performances, but also for concerts of pop stars. Repeatedly there was a group "Hands up", Elena Vaenga and Verka Serdyuchka.

Now the Kostroma Circus lives full life: it welcomes star guests and large crowds of fans of circus art.

Where is the circus now located in the city of Kostroma? His address is as follows: Prospekt Mira, house 26.