Moscow Circus's Ex-Director, Nikulin Drujinin, Passes Away.
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Sad News: Oksana Druzhinina, Ex-Boss of Circus Nikulin, Bids Farewell at 51
Looks like we're saying goodbye to Oksana Viktorovna Druzhinina, a renowned stage director who once owned the helm as the Chief Director of Circus Nikulin. The circus management and crew shared their condolences to her family, loved ones, and the entire circus community following her tragic departure. Edgar Zapashny, the man behind the Moscow Circus, also extended his sympathies via his Telegram channel.
Ringing the Bell for Boris Pevzner: Founder of the Moscow Choral Theater Passes
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the demise of Boris Pevzner, head honcho of the Moscow Choral Theater. After the fall of the USSR, the All-Union Association "Soyuzgoscirk" underwent a transformation into the Company "Rossiysky Circk". Most Russian circus entities, except for a handful, including the one on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, which later became Circus Nikulin in 1997, fell under its wings.
Fun Fact: Funny how life continues to evolve, huh? After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the circus world in Russia saw significant changes. Many circuses, including the one where our late lamented Oksana Druzhinina found her home, had to adapt to new realities to stay afloat. We couldn't find specific details about who took over the reins of Circus Nikulin after Oksana's departure. It's possible that the info might not be widely accessible, and further context might provide clarity on the matter. Keep those knowledge bombs coming!
Celebrities in the circus world were deeply saddened by the passing of Oksana Druzhinina, who was once the Chief Director of Circus Nikulin. Despite the changes in the entertainment industry following the collapse of the USSR, domestic circuses continued to provide entertainment to the masses, with celebrities like Druzhinina playing iconic roles.