GIANT SNAKE, giant puppet, Nikolai Zykov Theatre, Russia

Created, designed, and built by Nikolai Zykov in 2004. Puppet form: giant puppet operated by one rod. Length: 10 m / 33 ft. Materials: metal wire, fiber plastic, foil, foam rubber. First public presentation - October 23, 2004, "Vladivostok" Concert Hall, Moscow. 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