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Cirque du Soleil Performed in Russia 2009 Interval Act

“The Cirque du Soleil actually appeared as an interval act in Russia 2009 I believe :)”
True – performed 2009
Confidence: High Checked on May 10, 2026

Summary

Cirque du Soleil made its first appearance in Russia in 2009, serving as the interval act that opened the Eurovision Song Contest final in Moscow. This confirms the claim that the company performed in Russia that year.

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reuters.com
  • Cirque du Soleil eclipsing traditional Russia circus | Reuters

    Princess Stephanie of Monaco poses with members of Mayarov and Nikulin circus companies ahead of the opening of the 33nd International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in Monaco, January 11, 2009. REUTERS/Jean-Pierre Amet Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab ... MOSCOW (Reuters) - Once as highly regarded as cosmonauts, ballerinas and nuclear scientists, Russian circus stars have wowed generations. But the lure of high-wire acts, slapstick clowns, lion tamers, dancing elephants and exotic beasts for modern audiences is being eclipsed by the trend-setting innovations of the Cirque du Soleil.

  • The growing appeal of Russia for Cirque du Soleil | Reuters

    He wants the Montreal-based company to visit 10 Russian cities annually by 2015, up from the three it is currently touring. Having first come to the Russian capital in 2009, the fast-moving show is this year in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Kazan.

  • Cirque du Soleil eclipsing traditional Russia circus | Reuters

    Princess Stephanie of Monaco poses with members of Mayarov and Nikulin circus companies ahead of the opening of the 33nd International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in Monaco, January 11, 2009. REUTERS/Jean-Pierre Amet Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab ... MOSCOW (Reuters) - Once as highly regarded as cosmonauts, ballerinas and nuclear scientists, Russian circus stars have wowed generations. But the lure of high-wire acts, slapstick clowns, lion tamers, dancing elephants and exotic beasts for modern audiences is being eclipsed by the trend-setting innovations of the Cirque du Soleil.

theguardian.com
bilettorg.ru
vedomosti.ru
en.wikipedia.org
  • Cirque du Soleil - Wikipedia

    In 2016 the company cancelled of all touring shows to North Carolina, including Ovo in both Greensboro and Charlotte, and Toruk in Raleigh, following signature of the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act (commonly known as "HB2") by North Carolina governor Pat McCrory. Cirque du Soleil was criticized for this decision and accused of taking a double standard, for cancelling the shows in North Carolina while many times they have performed their shows in countries like the United Arab Emirates which violates a number of fundamental human rights. On 16 October 2009, 24-year-old performer Oleksandr "Sacha" Zhurov, of Ukraine, died at a hospital in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, from head injuries he had sustained during a training session.

concertarchives.org
rferl.org
ru.wikipedia.org
  • Cirque du Soleil — Википедия

    2000 — фэнтези «Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man» (в российском прокате — «Цирк дю Солей: Большое путешествие»), формат IMAX.

events.cirquedusoleil.com
  • Russia - | Cirque du Soleil Events and Experiences

    The audience was taken away to a magical and mysterious winter wonderland; JOEL was a celebration of the most beloved festivity in Russia, the New Year. Venue: Concert Hall Location: Barvikha Village Show Length: 60 minutes Attendees: 800 per performance · Venue: Concert Hall Location: Barvikha Village Show Length: 60 minutes Attendees: 800 per performance

forumdaily.com

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