Vladimir Shevchenko

General Director - Art Director of the National Circus of Ukraine, People's Artist of Ukraine and the Soviet Union Vladimir Shevchenko at the 1st international festival of circus art "Golden Trick", in Kiev, on Thursday, June 23, 2011. The festival is held with the organizational support of the European Circus Association, the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, the Kiev City State Administration and Kobzov Circus. Circus artists from USA, Italy, Hungary, Russia, France, Germany and other countries take part in the festival. Artists will compete for prizes in the nominations "Golden Gimmick", "Silver Trick" and "Bronze Trick". Special and incentive prizes from organizations may be awarded with the consent of the Directorate of the Festival, including the envisaged monetary awards. Photo by Vladimir Gontar / UNIAN