The Durov Animal Theater () or Grandpa Durov's Corner ()Театр зверей имени Дурова в БЭС is a circus/theatre in Moscow, Russia. It was founded on January 8, 1912 by , who also founded the famous Durov's circus dynasty. Durov was a well-known animal trainer and zoologist who developed his own system of training, that did not involve any punishment of the animals. His theatre also included a natural history museum and a science laboratory."Moscow Durov Animal Theater Celebrates 105th anniversary", RIA Novosti
The theatre building was designed in 1894 by the architect August Weber.Уголок имени В. Л. Дурова The theatre is currently located in the same facility; the street had been renamed in Durov's honour in 1927."Moscow Durov Animal Theater Celebrates 105th anniversary", RIA Novosti
See also Anatoly Durov
References
External links Durov's Animal Theatre Official Website The Durov Animal Theatre Moscow.Info Durov Animal Theatre (DAT) Destination City Guides By In Your Pocket Google Books. Durov Animal Theater Московский театр зверей имени Дурова празднует 105-летие Grandpa Durov’s Corner Theatre (The history, What to watch, The repertoire)