Andrei Dementiev-Kornilov

Andrei Dementiev , circus director in Russia

Born 1981-04-06 , son of director Aleksei Dementiev and director Taisiya Dementiev-Kornilova .

This handler represents the fourth generation of the renowned Kornilov circus dynasty, whose history stretches back more than a century. He first entered the arena aged 12, when renowned Soviet actor and clown Yuri Nikulin assigned Andrei the role of audience volunteer led down to the arena.

The performance staged by Andrei Dementiev-Kornilov’s troupe is breathtaking. It involves five Indian elephants. These smart, good-natured, and amusing animals exhibit a wide variety of inimitable tricks.

Siblings

Siblings through the father Aleksei Dementiev (1961-03-13 -- 2001-12-07):

1. Anastasia Dementiev Born 1993-11-13

References

Sources used for this article is among others:

• Dominique Jando http://www.circopedia.org/The_Kornilov_Dynasty
• https://www.rbth.com/multimedia/video/2013/06/06/backstage_of_the_russian_circus_one_trainer_and_four_tons_of_26785
• https://www.kxan36news.com/in-sochi-for-the-elephants-from-the-circus-built-a-huge-sandbox

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