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ENTERTAINMENT FOR LITTLE PEOPLE
Russia's rich tradition of theatre and entertainment extends to all segments of the
population, even the little people. If you are travelling with children, you are likely to
find yourself in the southwest corner of the city, which is home to some of the best op-
tions for kids' entertainment.
Vernadskogo 7; tickets R600-3000; shows 7pm Wed-Fri, 1pm & 5pm Sat & Sun; ; Universitet)
This
huge circus holds 3400 spectators, but the steep pitch means that everyone has a
view of the action. The company includes hundreds of performers - mostly acrobats,
but some animals too (bears, sea lions, monkeys). It is a great spectacle that is cer-
tain to entertain and amaze.
tickets R300-2000; noon, 2pm or 4pm Thu-Sun, daily in summer; ; Kutuzovskaya)
At this un-
usual theatre, acrobatic cats do all kinds of stunts for the audience's delight. Director
Yury Kuklachev says: 'We do not use the word “train” here because it implies forcing
an animal to do something, and you cannot force cats to do anything they don't want
to. We playwith the cats.'
Vernadskogo 5; tickets R200-1200; times vary Wed-Sun Sep-Jun; ; Universitet)
Founded by
theatre legend Natalya Sats in 1965, this was the country's first children's theatre.
Sats, apparently, was the inspiration for Prokofiev's famous rendition of Peter and the
Wolf,which is still among the most popular performances here. But all shows are en-
tertaining and educational, with actors appearing in costume beforehand to talk with
the children.
Khamovniki
WINE BAR
GAVROCHE WINE BAR
9am-midnight Sun-Wed, 9am-2am
Thu-Sat; ; Park Kultury)
First came the beer bars, and then the cocktail lounges. It only stands to reason that wine
bars would be next. This one is stylish but not pretentious, with exposed brick walls and
