Durov Animal Theater

55°46′45″N 37°37′15″E The Durov Animal Theater (Russian: Теа́тр звере́й имени В. Л. Дурова) or Grandpa Durov's Corner (Russian: Уголок дедушки Дурова)[1] is a circus/theatre in Moscow, Russia. It was founded on January 8, 1912 by Vladimir Durov, who also founded the famous Durov's circus dynasty. Durov was a well-known animal trainer and zoologist who developed his own system of training, that did not involve any punishment of the animals. His theatre also included a natural history museum and a science laboratory.[2]

Durov's Animal Theatre building in Moscow

The theatre building was designed in 1894 by the architect August Weber.[3] The theatre is currently located in the same facility; the street had been renamed in Durov's honour in 1927.[4]

Postage stamp commemorating Vladimir Durov

See also

References
  1. Театр зверей имени Дурова в БЭС
  2. "Moscow Durov Animal Theater Celebrates 105th anniversary", RIA Novosti
  3. Уголок имени В. Л. Дурова
  4. "Moscow Durov Animal Theater Celebrates 105th anniversary", RIA Novosti
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