Clown Boris Petrovich Vyatkin found his first dog in a snowdrift while on tour. The foundling was named «Kroshka.» The little one turned out to be a very talented performer: she danced, «sang,» performed all sorts of acrobatic tricks, and even sneezed on command.
Boris Vyatkin and his dog Kroshka fought throughout the Great Patriotic War, performing in a front-line brigade of circus performers.
The 1st Front Brigade of Moscow State Circus Artists. Third from the left is B. Vyatkin with his dog Kroshka.
Boris Vyatkin and his dog Kroshka fought throughout the Great Patriotic War, performing in a front-line brigade of circus performers.
The 1st Front Brigade of Moscow State Circus Artists. Third from the left is B. Vyatkin with his dog Kroshka.
Boris Vyatkin named Kroshka's dog's daughter Manon, as she was born in a European city. But during one of his performances, Boris Vyatkin couldn't get Manon's attention, and then, losing his patience, the clown shouted, «Manyunya!» This came as a surprise to both Vyatkin and Manon. From then on, all the dogs Boris Vyatkin owned were named Manyunya.
Boris Vyatkin with his dog Manyunya
Boris Vyatkin with his dog Manyunya
