National Circus of Ukraine
Domed Soviet-era circus arena seating about two thousand, with acrobats, clowns and animal acts.
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This guide to the National Circus of Ukraine in Kyiv follows the animals of the city's circus ring, starting with a decision made in a ministry office far from the sawdust. It reaches back to a turn-of-the-century contest and a man remembered for his way with horses, and to the brick palace he ran across town. Best heard from your seat, looking down at the ring.
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