Alley-Oop! Stories About the Russian Circus

Ladies and gentlemen! Adults and children! Take your seats in the auditorium! Very soon you’ll be immersed in the world of circus art, full of bright colors, laughter and smiles, surprise and excitement—and above all, dramatic stories, a blaze of passions, and incredible hard work. After all, to shine in the circus arena, you must be a true Artist.

In this collection you’ll find backstage intrigues, tragic incidents, and insurmountable circumstances—skills and humanity, everything that accompanies us on the path to fame. Among the authors are honored masters of the pen, professionals, and folk artists: Dmitry Grigorovich, Anton Chekhov, Maxim Gorky, Alexander Kuprin, Boris Zhitkov, and Natalia Durova.