Their fixed faces convey as much emotion as if they were human, alive and mobile. An exhibition of gorgeous hand-crafted puppets has opened at the Vorobyovy Gory Metro Station in Moscow.

΄The selection of personable puppets comes from Moscow`s landmark Obraztsov Puppet Theater which celebrates its 80th anniversary this month.

Signature puppets from its rich collection have been captivating audiences for decades thanks to a team of virtuoso Russian artists.

Obraztsov Puppet Theater productions have been lauded worldwide for their unique style that blends imagination, story and emotion to entertain audiences of all ages.

As this exhibition bears out, the art of puppetry in Russia has not lost its magic, and looks set to mesmerize successive generations of theater lovers from all over the world.
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