Slava Polunin
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About
Soviet and Russian performance artist internationally known for performing pantomime. He is known for creating the stage performances Asisyai-revue, Slava's Snowshow, and Diabolo.
Before Fame
He graduated from the Leningrad Institute for Soviet Culture in engineering. He started the pantomime theater Licidei in 1968.
Trivia
He made his first television appearance on the New Year's Eve program Goluboy Ogonyok in 1981. He organized a mime parade in 1982 which included over 800 mimes taking to the streets in Leningrad.
Family Life
He was born in Novosil, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union.
Associated With
In school theatre, he was successful in imitating the artist and actor Charlie Chaplin.
