Artistes
Over the more than 43-year history of the Teatr na vode, its artists and students have been:
O. Milenina, N. Kryuchkova (Mendygalieva), T. Andreeva, Zh. Smirenina, E. Borisova (Anufrieva), I. Ipatova (Yudina), M. Bolozya, N. Kiriakidi, S. Sidorova (Bleher), A. Lokhova (Kremer), E. Rogacheva, L. Osipova, L. Khabibulina, E. Zakharova, I. Semenova (Zuboyarova), M. Yakovleva (Osokina), O. Sergeeva, E. Volchkova, S. Kadakina (Ganieva), Y. Morozova, L. Vasilyeva, T. Emelyanova (Ivanova), O. Burdynyuk, E. Khapkova, K. Gershelis (Kurlyandskaya), E. Korovkina (Kostomakhina), M. Smirnova, M. Sosedkova (Yudina), M. Smirnova, M. Shashkova, T. Zhavoronkova (Alexandrova), Y. Subbotina (Kudryashova), M. Medvedeva, I. Pershina, E. Soya, N. Radina, S. Nazaruk (Khakimova), V. Ivanova, A. Sukhova, Y. Levashova, Y. Nazarenko, A. Kuznetsova, N. Thomsen, V. Lyasnikova, E. Lyasnikova, E. Surgucheva, E . Goryunova, A. Sukhanova, L. Leshchik, D. Nadvigova, E. Mochugovskaya, M. Bondarenko, M. Podzinya, M. Bolkun, N. Zlobina (Chuley), T. Chervyakova, O. Barymova, A. Kabanova, M. Shabanova, V. Molochkova, A. Balyasnikova, Zh. Borovskaya, A. Eremeeva, S. Kuhar, S. Maksetskaya, S. Konovalova, N. Bodrov, A. Skugarova.

To participate in large-scale projects and special water-theater-circus projects, the Theater invites other water artists, as well as circus and theater artists, professional dancers and musicians, to temporarily cooperate.


The following took part in previously implemented projects:

Min Tam (Juggling, France)

Remi Laroussenie (Contact juggling, France)

Johanna Gallard (Wire Dance, France)

Virginie Dedieu (Synchronized swimming, France)

Bernardo de Barros Gonçalves (Flamenco, Brazil)

Olexandr Yenivatov (Contorsion, Russia/France)

Aurelie Brua (Equilibrium, pigeon training, France)

Eduard Gelazarov (Equilibre, Russia)

Larissa Fedorina (Clowning, Russia)

Tatiana Ozhiganova (Aerial gymnastics, Russia)

Stepan Pribytko (Flamenco, Russia/Spain)

Konstantin Kholodny (Contact juggling, Russia)

Marina Korobko (Flamenco, Russia)


At the Teatr na vode, for each project we assemble a team of professionals of the highest level.

Teatr na Vode Leading Artists
The team includes
for more than 10 years
professional water performers:
  • Maria Pavlova
    Water artist. Teatr na Vode Soloist.
    Teatr na Vode and GMS Casting Director.
    Master of Sports of Russia in synchronized swimming.
    Prize-winner of Russian championships.

    Teatr na Vode Artist since 2001. As a member of the team, she took part in the international projects SynchroCircuStar (France, 2006) and Swan Lake (Russia, 2008), performed at Crocus City Mall for more than 19 years and participated in all visiting performances of TnV.

    Carried out casting of artists for a large-scale water show on the island. Hainian (China), participated in the organization of all Gana Maximova School projects.

    She graduated with honors from the Russian State University of Physical Education (RGUFKSMiT) with a degree in Public Relations.
    She has a diploma of additional education in the specialty “Fitness Coach” and experience working in the field of fitness with adults and children (classes on land and water).
  • Nino Nodiya
    Water artist. Teatr na Vode Soloist.
    Coach and choreograph.
    Master of Sports of Russia in synchronized swimming.
    Winner and prize-winner of Russian championships in senior and junior age category.

    As part of the Teatr na Vode, she performed as a water artist for more than 10 years in Crocus City Mall, took part in the Swan Lake projects (Russia, 2008) and in all kind of TnV performances.

    Coach and choreograph of the Russian junior synchronized swimming team (duet, combi)

    Graduated from the Russian State University of Physical Education (RGUFKSMiT) with a degree Physical Culture and Sports, Synchronized Swimming Coach.
  • Maria Prokopenko
    Water artist. Teatr na Vode Soloist.
    Master of Sports of Russia in synchronized swimming.
    Participant and prize-winner of Russian Cup and championships.

    He has been performing as part of the Teatr na Vode since 2008. As a member of the team, she performed as a water artist for 14 years in Crocus City Mall, took part in the Swan Lake projects (Russia, 2008) and in all kind of TnV performances.

    From 2014 to 2020, she worked as a coach in competitive swimming and synchronized swimming. Since 2021 she has been working as an infant swimming instructor.

    Graduated from the Institute of Tourism, Recreation, Rehabilitation and Fitness at RUS «GTSOLIFK»
  • Sofia Popova
    Water artist. Teatr na Vode Soloist.
    Master of Sports of Russia in synchronized swimming.
    Winner and prize-winner of Russian championships, juniors championships and Cups, participant of the World Cup serie (France, 2015/2016).

    Teatr na Vode Artist since 2005. Performed as part of the team for more than 10 years at Crocus City Mall and at all kind of TnV performances.

    Founder and director of the sports and synchronized swimming club “Time to Win”.

    Graduated with honors from M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) with a degree in Journalism. Has a diploma of additional education in the specialty “Coach-teacher” from the Moscow State University of Sports and Tourism (MGUSiT).
The best synchronized swimmers on the planet!
Many times world and European champions, winners of international tournaments:
  • Aleksandr Maltsev

    Water artist. Teatr na Vode Soloist.
    Coach and choreograph.
    The first professional male synchronized swimmer in Russia.
    Honored Master of Sports of Russia in synchronized swimming.

    4-time world champion,
    6-time European champion and
    Trophy 2016 winner as a part of Russian mixed duet.
    15 gold medals of the FINA world series, Super-final of the world series, First Games of the BRICS countries, Federation Cup and Russian championship winner in mixed duet and men's solo.

    Repeatedly recognized as the Best World (according to FINA) and Europe (according to LEN) synchronized swimmer.

    Current athlete of the Russian national synchronized swimming team and coach at the MGFSO Sports School.

    As a water artist he performed in the Teatr na Vode and GMS projects. Participated in the creation of ASM-2021 and ASM-2022 as a part of the organizing team and as an artist.

    He graduated with honors from the bachelor’s degree in physical education at RUS (GTCOLIFK) and received the scientific degree of Ph.D. in Pedagogy for scientific work on the issues of sports selection in synchronized swimming in 2024.

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  • Maya Gurbanberdieva
    Water artist. Teatr na Vode Soloist.
    Swan Lake Project Menager
    Master of Sports of International Level in synchronized swimming.

    2-time world champion,
    3-time European champion,
    winner of 15 gold medals of the FINA World Series, Super-final of the world series, the First Games of the BRICS countries and the Federation Cup winner as part of the mixed duet of the Russian national team (with A. Maltsev), European Games 2015 2-time champion.

    Current athlete of the Russian national synchronized swimming team.

    As a water artist she performed in Maria and Vladimir Maximov Teatr na Vode and Gana Maximova Shool projects. Participated in the menagement of ASM-2021 (the first Russian Masters synchronized swimming tournament) and ASM-2022 (Artswim Masters & Artswim Men) as part of the organizing team and as a water artist.

    Graduated with honors from the Moscow Federal Law Academy with a degree in Journalism. Studying at the RANEPA master's program in the direction of “Socio-economic history of Russia and the world.”


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  • Olesya Platonova
    Water artist. Teatr na Vode Soloist.
    Makeup artist of GMS projects.
    Master of Sports of International Level in synchronized swimming.

    3-time European champion as part of the Russian junior team, European Champion, multiple Russian champion, Super-final of the world series (2021), the First Games of the BRICS countries, Russian Cups and the Federation Cup winner as a part of Russian national mixed duet (with A . Maltsev)

    Current athlete of the Russian national synchronized swimming team.

    As a water artist she performed in Maria and Vladimir Maximov Teatr na Vode and Gana Maximova Shool projects. Participated in the menagement of ASM-2021 (the first Russian Masters synchronized swimming tournament) and ASM-2022 (Artswim Masters & Artswim Men) as part of the organizing team and as a water artist.

    In 2024 graduated from the bachelor’s degree in physical education at RUS (GTCOLIFK).

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  • Anna Petrischeva
    Water artist. Teatr na Vode Soloist.
    Master of Sports of Russia in synchronized swimming.

    The first Russian athlete to compete in a mixed duet with A. Maltsev at the international level. In 2014, the mixed duet took part in the French Open #makeupforever competition.

    Competed as a member of the Russian national team at the world Trophy tournaments in 2013 and 2014. Silver medalist of Trophy 2013, in a duet with E. Stefan and winner in combined group competitions.

    Teat na Vode Artist since 2001. As a member of the team, performed at Crocus City Mall for more than 12 years and participated in all Teatr na Vode performances.

    Graduated from the bachelor’s degree in physical education at RUS (GTCOLIFK).
Unique dancers, circus performers and musicians!
  • Marina Korobko

    Flamenco dancer.
    Choreographer, director, teacher.
    One of the best flamenco performers in Russia, choreographer, teacher of choreography, rhythm and stage movement.

    She taught classes and participated in productions at GITIS (Moscow), GUKI (St. Petersburg), Agutin School, Leningrad Center (St. Petersburg), Khoroshkol (Moscow), IFA NASI (Moscow). She took part in the shooting of the TV shows “New Year in the company of Vladimir Spivakov”, “Best of All”, “Hello, Andrey”, etc.

    He performs both solo and as part of well-known world music projects, such as Flamenco Capriccios, Flamencura project, Yoel Gonzalez Production, Sombreros band, Tono Alcalde, Carina la Dulce, Jeeva, Samhey, El Demi and others. Since 2019, she has repeatedly performed in the Teatr na Vode performances in Crocus City Mall.

    Member of the jury of festivals and competitions Flamenkita 2018, Winter Fiesta 2019, ¡A bailar! 2019, XVI World Dance Olympiad 2019, Flamenkita 2020, 2023, etc., organizer of festivals AlterNativo V 2019 (Moscow), Flamenco en Rusia 2013, 2014, 2015 (St. Petersburg).

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  • Konstantin Holodny
    Contact jugglers. Circus acts choreographer, teacher.
    Since 2009, he has been involved in juggling and visual manipulation of objects.

    Participant of the show projects: “Panopticon of Scientific Entertainment” (Moscow, All-Russian Exhibition Center); water-circus show “The Secret of the Underground Sea” (Moscow, swimming pool of the Olympic Sports Complex). Performed at major venues in Moscow: Arena Moscow and Sports Complex Olimpiysky.

    As an artist and teacher, participated in several joint Teatr na Vode and Gana Maximova Studio School projects.

    Since 2010, teached for the development of fine motor skills and coordination of movements in schools in Moscow, Zelenograd and Solnechnogorsk. Engaged in the implementation of contact juggling therapy aimed at restoring cognitive functions in people with abnormalities in brain function.
  • Gana Maximova
    Contact juggler in water.
    Artistic Director and Choreographer.
    Honored Master of Sports of Russia and Honored Coach of Russia in synchronized swimming.

    Winner of the Bronetta Prize and 3rd place at the international festival Circus Princessan (Sweden, 2002), winner of the Russian contact juggling festival KIZHI (Russia, 2010)

    As a contact juggler on/in water, took part in a took part in a promotional video for Gillette (Poland, 2014), in the international projects Swan Lake (Russia, 2008), in the SynchroCircuStar (France, 2006), performed in the opening and closing ceremonies show of the First World Youth Competition games (1998) and the Youth Games of the CIS countries, the Baltics and Russian regions (2002), in the TnV productions The Love for Three Oranges (France, 1997) and the new year’s shows Christmas Trees on the Water (1996, 2001). Performed with the Teatr na Vode at Crocus City Mall for more than 12 years.

    Performed on stage with contact juggling acts at the Jazz festivals in Montreal (Canada, 1998, 2000, 2001), in the the Variete “Pegasus” show program (Germany, 2002), in the gala shows in the USA, Canada, Europe...

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  • Maksim Schmer
    Musician, drummer,
    Author-performer, teacher.
    Worked as a musician in the orchestra of the Belfry ensemble of the Novgorod Regional Philharmonic, the Novgorod City Brass Band and at the Kudesy school of Russian folklore.

    Performed with the musical group: CostaRica (Serge Dylan's project), was a participant in drum shows in Moscow Vasiliev groove, Zanozza, Top beat and Barbarians in Veliky Novgorod.
    Participated in the filming of clips for NelegaloDelo and Soundbro.

    Taught at the Russian folklore "Kudesy" school (Veliky Novgorod), at the rock school "Millennium", at the Vadim Germanov rock school, at the Gana Maximova School (Moscow), composed the music and made arrangements for educational rock groups.

    Participated as a pedagog and artist in all Gana Maximova School projects.