Penza state circus

The circus in Penza founded in 1873 is stationary circus in Russia. It wasfounded by Nikitin brothers. In 1920-1950 the shows of circus in Penza took place in temporary constructions and circuses-chapiteaus. In 1933 the circus "Krasnogvardeez" was built. Here the circus performances were regularly held and enjoyed wide popularity. The building existed also after the Great Patriotic War and was demolished only in 1959.

In the next six years the circus shows were held on the summer circus-chapiteau arena. And in 1965 the absolutely new building of the circus opened its doors for audience. Its capacity was 1400 spectators.

There were well-known national actors of the USSR and Russia which performed on the arena of the circus in Penza. Among them were the Durovs, the Kios, the Kantemirovs, the Zapashnyes, the Volzhanskys, Oleg Popov, Irina Bugrimova, Yury Averino and many others.

The Penza circus went on tour in Brazil, Uruguay, France, Australia and Japan. In 1973 it awarded the "Badge of Honour".

The Penza circus is a place for shows from circus of different regions and countries. But the actors of it are also well known with their show-programs. There were organized 3attractions and 13 shows which have success not only in Russia, but also abroad.

There are various folk circus troupes and schools specialized in circus amateur art, whose students were many times the winners of the international competitions.

The Penza state circus was closed for reconstruction on the International Circus day on April, the 17^th, 2011. According to a plan, the building of the Penza circus well be reconstructed (it will be a part of preparation for 350^th Penza’s anniversary in 2013). The new building should be much bigger, have the modern sound and light equipment. It is expected a second floor with a hotel for the. 600 million rubles have been allocated to reconstruction of the facility by the Federal budget.

Address: Penza, Plehanova st, 13.

Tel: (8412) 68-26-68, 68-67-15.