A treasure of Russian culture… deems the circus a performing art, on the same level as opera or ballet… one of Russia's great cultural exports.--The Washington PostA carnival of animals from land and sea mingle with acrobats and trainers in a melange of performance art that leaves viewers wondering why the Ringling Bros. elephants command so much attention… a terrific way for families to see the extravaganza that is the Moscow Circus.--Billboard MagazineAfter two hours of watching the Moscow State Circus I realized why others had bored me- they were simply not in the same class… when the Soviet Union disintegrated the circus did not fall apart with it. The Russian people do not have many reasons to smile, this famous institution is one of them.--The Toronto Sun