MATRYOSHKAS, radio-controlled puppets, Nikolai Zykov Theatre, Russia

MATRYOSHKAS, radio-controlled puppets, Nikolai Zykov Theatre, Russia http://www.zykov.ru/matryoshkas2.htm Created, designed, and built by Nikolai Zykov in 2011. System: radio-controlled puppets. Puppet form: radio-controlled puppets. Materials: paper, fabric, plastic, 6 radio-controlled engines. Matryoshkas - 3 completely radio-controlled puppets who perform separate puppet vignette in live stage puppet performance. First public presentation - March 22, 2011, GlavUpDK Concert Hall (Main Administration for Service to the Diplomatic Corps under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation), Moscow, Russia. Nikolai Zykov - actor, director, artist, designer, puppet-maker, master of puppetry, author of over 20 puppet performances. He has created and has made over 80 puppet vignettes with participation of marionettes, hand, rod, giant, radio-controlled puppets and experimental puppets of unusual construction. Nikolai Zykov has received the diplomas of several competitions and festivals in Russia and abroad including the Gold Medal of the International Festival in Germany. Puppets of Nikolay Zykov took part in many popular TV shows in Russia and abroad. Nikolai Zykov Theatre has performed in 35 countries around the world. http://www.zykov.ru