Saratov Circus of the Nikitin Brothers

The Saratov Circus was founded in 1876 by circus artists and entrepreneurs by the Nikitin brothers. The first circus performances in Saratov were held in temporary tents at fairs. And in 1876, the Nikitin brothers built a stationary circus in the city, which became the second stationary circus in Russia after Penza.

In 1928, the dilapidated circus building was demolished. In 1931, a new building was built according to the project of the famous architect B.S. Vilensky.

In 1963, a major reconstruction of the circus was carried out and its appearance changed. In 1998 the building was reconstructed again.

In 1973, the circus was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor. At the circus arena in Saratov, Walter and Mstislav Zapashny began their circus career.