The Durov Animal Theater () or Grandpa Durov's Corner () is a
circus
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theatre
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in
Moscow, Russia
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. It was founded on January 8, 1912 by , who also founded the famous Durov's circus
dynasty
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. 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.
The theatre building was designed in 1894 by the architect August Weber. The theatre is currently located in the same facility; the street had been renamed in Durov's honour in 1927.
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See also
* Anatoly Durov
References
External links
Durov's Animal Theatre Official Website
The Durov Animal Theatre
Moscow.Info
Durov Animal Theatre (DAT)
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Durov Animal Theater
* ttps://www.moscovery.com/grandpa-durovs-corner-theatre/ Grandpa Durov’s Corner Theatre(The history, What to watch, The repertoire)
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