Slava Polunin is a Russian performance artist, clown, and director who is best known for his creation of the theatrical production, Slava's Snowshow. Born in 1950 in Novosibirsk, Polunin grew up in a family of circus performers and began his career as a clown at the age of 18. He later attended the Leningrad State Institute of Theatre, Music, and Cinematography, where he studied pantomime and clowning.
Polunin's early career was spent touring with various circuses and theater companies throughout Russia and Europe. In 1981, he founded the Litsedei Theatre Company in Saint Petersburg, which became known for its innovative and ... read more
