SECOND BIRTH in Leningrad, puppet, USSR, Nikolai Zykov Theatre, 1990

Created, designed, and built by Nikolai Zykov in 1989. Puppet form: short strings transforming marionette. Height: 89 cm / 35 in. Materials: papier-mache, foam plastic, foam rubber, wood, metal wire, fabric. First presentation - December 23, 1989, Concert Hall of the Moscow Energetic University. This very difficult transforming puppet is made according to the ancient Indian philosophy. Nikolai Zykov - Russian actor, producer, artist, designer, master of puppetry, author of over 20 puppet performances. Nikolai Zykov has created and has made over 80 puppet vignettes with participation of marionettes, hand, rod, giant, glow, electric, radio-controlled and experimental puppets. Puppets of Nikolay Zykov took part in many popular TV shows in Russia and abroad. Culture TV Channel calls Nikolai Zykov "the most titled puppeteer of Russia". Nikolai Zykov Theatre has performed in 35 countries around the world. More Information www.zykov.ru