In the heart of Yekaterinburg is a grand building,topped with an openwork hanging dome. This is the famous Yekaterinburg circus, where since 1980 there have been tremendous programs. The construction of this structure is considered the best in Europe.
In the center of the Leninsky district, where they intersectstreets of Kuibyshev and 8 March, the building of the circus rises above the western coast of Iset. Near to it there is a metro station "Geologicheskaya" and an unfinished television tower resembling a chess queen. It adjoins the arboretum "Green Grove" and the SEC "Greenwich".
Yekaterinburg Circus borders on the stadium"Youth", Novo-Tikhvinsky Women's Monastery. From him to Plotinka and the main city square in 1905 - the Ural Arbat - only 15 minutes of unhurried course. A magnificent view of the circus building opens from the observation platform of the Ural metropolis Meteorological Hills, located on Bazhova Street.
The building of the first stationary circus was erected in 1933year on the design of designer K. Bezukhov on the site, which occupied the corner of the streets of Rosa Luxemburg and Kuibyshev. It lasted a little more than 40 years. In 1976, a structure built of wood burned down. The main entrance of the old circus was on Kuibyshev Street.
With the assistance of two directors, a newEkaterinburg Circus. Ekaterinburg as a result of close and fruitful cooperation of experienced circus figures, architects, designers and engineers received a unique structure. The team of designers and builders took into account the remarks of the directors (former and future) - NI Slautin and F.F. Leisinger.
Thanks to Feliks Feliksovich, who knewspecificity of such buildings during work in the Nizhnetagilsky circus, the project has made over 160 valuable adjustments. The project of the building was created by the architects Yu. L. Shvartsbrime and MF Korobov, the designers EP Peskov and RM Ivanova, the engineer Nikitin.
The new circus opened the doors for spectators 01.02.He was given the name of the legendary trainer V.I. Filatova. Since 1996, it has become a venue for traditional regional, all-Russian and international festivals. In 2012, the institution became the laureate of the Russian award in the field of circus art "Sharivari". The prize was established by the Rosgoscirk and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
A distinctive feature of the architecture of the circus inYekaterinburg is considered a dome, made in the form of a huge trellised carved structure, formed by powerful half-arches. The outer dome rises 50 meters high. The height of the inner dome is 26 meters. Due to the considerable height and outlines of the dome in the building, excellent acoustics.
The structural features of the structure allowto conduct in it the most complicated representations. Premises in the building are decorated with a Ural stone. The hall can seat 2558 spectators. Ekaterinburg circus is equipped with two arenas. In one, there are rehearsals, in the other they give performances. In the buffet they sell pastries, sandwiches, sweet cotton candy, popcorn and various drinks.
There is a unique circus museum in the institution.This is the only such museum in the world. In his halls you can take relics in your hands. The exposition tells about the history of the institution and circus art. There, in front of the visitors, the wings are opened, a place where miracles are performed.
Each program of the Yekaterinburg Circus is richbright performances of non-ordinary artists. In the arena, the trainers give amazing performances to their pets. Under the dome, the equilibrists and acrobats are hiking, hitting spectators with incredible tricks. Fun and clowns add funny clowns. The program of performances often changes, they do not get bored and do not get fed up.
Here they go on a tour with the legendaryCircus artists and pop stars with excellent numbers and attractions. Periodically Yekaterinburg Circus is visited by recognized masters of international class. On its arena there are stars of the Russian and world circus.
At the ticket office buildings are free to sell ticketscost from 300 to 1000 rubles. Children under 5 years of age are allowed to enter the performances for free. The management of the circus is engaged in charity. Children-orphans, inmates of boarding schools, invalids, pensioners and members of low-income families are provided with free or reduced-price tickets. Shares for them are held once a month.
The audience is constantly admiredperformance, which gives the Yekaterinburg Circus. Reviews about it are delicious. Residents of the metropolis and its guests, having looked at this or that program, say that they visited a wonderful holiday. The circus gives the audience moments of joy and happiness.
With all this, they sadly note that the interior of the establishment with a strong troupe and famous tour artists is not ideal, the premises require reconstruction and renovation of the interiors.
