Anatoly Durov

Anatoly Anatolyevich Durov (sometimes spelled Durow) (Russian: Анато́лий Анато́льевич Ду́ров) (1887–1928) was a renowned 20th century animal trainer.

His father, Anatoly Durov, was born to an old noble family and broke with it to join a traveling troupe.

In November 1921, he signed a contract for performances in the cities of Graz and Vienna, Austria with the international circus Orpheus for 500,000 kronor plus travel expenses.

In 1922-1923 he toured throughout the Italy, performing in Rome, Milan, Padua (Padova), Genoa (Genova), Bari, Venice, Bologna, Treviso, Adria (Atria), and other places.

After his tours across Europe and the United States, Anatoly Durov returned to Soviet Russia and founded an entertainment program that gained international recognition.