Natalya Durova

Natalya Durova (1934-2007) was a Russian/Soviet circus performer and animal trainer.[1] She first began performing in the circus at the age of four.[1] During World War II she performed for the Red Army.[2] She was given the Guards' badge by G.K. Zhukov when she was nine years old.[1] She also directed the Durov Animal Theatre.[3] She was a People's Artist of the USSR and a People's Artist of Russia.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Circus Legend Natalya Durova Passed Away :: Russia-InfoCentre". Russia-ic.com. 2007-11-27. Retrieved 2016-05-08.
  2. ↑ "Durov Theater Celebrates Two Milestones | News". The Moscow Times. 2004-04-20. Retrieved 2016-05-08.
  3. ↑ Clara Ferreira-Marques. "Carnival of the animals". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2016-05-08.



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