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, ...

RUSSIAN -- Russian officials opened a criminal investigation Thursday after a circus bear attacked and injured its trainer during a performance in the north of the country. Amateur video showed the ...

Authorities in Russia have opened an investigation after a tiger broke into the audience during a circus show in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don. The incident unfolded when three tigers were ...

MOSCOW -- Wandering backstage at the Great Moscow State Circus is like stepping into a strange childhood dream. The clown sneaks a cigarette. An elephant greets a visitor with a raised front leg and ...

Police in Russia have launched an investigation after a circus tiger dramatically broke free during a performance and leapt into the crowd. The clip, which has circulated widely online, begins by ...