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Soviet stretch. High wire performer Abakarova Alla limbers up yesterday for the opening of the Moscow Circus at the SkyDome. The world famous circus' (...)
Soviet stretch. High wire performer Abakarova Alla limbers up yesterday for the opening of the Moscow Circus at the SkyDome. The world famous circus' (...)

Soviet stretch. High wire performer Abakarova Alla limbers up yesterday for the opening of the Moscow Circus at the SkyDome. The world famous circus' (...)

Date3/21/1991
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  • Soviet stretch. High wire performer Abakarova Alla limbers up yesterday for the opening of the Moscow Circus at the SkyDome. The world famous circus' 100-member troupe will perform under the big dome through Sunday.
  • Soviet stretch. High wire performer Abakarova Alla limbers up yesterday for the opening of the Moscow Circus at the SkyDome. The world famous circus' (...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Soviet stretch. High wire performer Abakarova Alla limbers up yesterday for the opening of the Moscow Circus at the SkyDome. The world famous circus' 100-member troupe will perform under the big dome through Sunday.
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      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0004762F
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      Ballet on the high wire. Nina Logacheva of the Moscow Circus
      Ballet on the high wire. Nina Logacheva of the Moscow Circus
      Lennon, Frank
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      The boss is watching, Borje. Veteran defenceman Borje Salming limbers up under the watchful eye of coach Mike Nykoluk at the Maple Leafs' scrimmage in(...)
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