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"Moscow on Ice" in Italy

The tour of the most famous ice theater of Russia and the world – “Moscow on Ice” directed by Igor Shapovalov – was organized in Milan on May 4–22, 2006.
“Moscow on Ice” – one of the most eminent and talented groups of the Russian capital – performed in the time of Russian May holidays. Russia presented a bright and unforgettable gift to compatriots living in Italy and to large number of Italian spectators and tourists.
This event was organized under the high patronage of Russian Embassy in Italy. Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Italy opened the first show of the “Moscow on Ice” on the stage of the “Nuovo” theater in Milan on May 4, 2006. In total, there were 16 night shows and 1 matinee. During two and a half week the leading artists of the theater, masters of sport, Olympic champions, winners of prize of many international contests, thrilled spectators by the high artistry level and the ingenuity of performance.
The bright colorful show (the artists presented their new program) went on under the accompaniment of music composed by geniuses of classical music, leading jazz and variety composers. The program combined the Russian folk and Oriental dances, unbelievable circus tricks, dances on stilts and jugglery on monocycles and construction of live pyramids, episodes resembling the well-known historical events. The matinee included two fairy tales – “Cinderella” and the “Red Hattock”.
The representatives of the leading mass media of both countries visited the shows. The honorable guests of the event were prominent men of culture and art, persons of high business circles and other guests. This successful organization and performances of one of the most famous art groups of Moscow in Italy in May 2006 paid great contribution to development and invigorating of cultural and friendly relations between our countries.