Undoubtedly this artist has gained all possible success in his profession. The newspaper The Irish Times described the world-famous Russian mime actor, Slava Polunin, as one of the greatest living clowns. His 'Snow Show' is one of the most successful performances in the world. It's been on stage since 1996 when it was first shown in Britain. Mikhail Shemyakin, a well-known Russian artist and fashion designer, made fantastic costumes for Slava's 'Snow Show'. Most of the adults who have seen it confess 'Snow Show' turned them into wide-eyed children. Slava Polunin was born in a small place in Central Russia. As a boy, he was fond of playing snowballs and making tunnels under the snow. As a mime actor, Slava made his childhood fantasies a reality in his 'Snow Show'. Traditionally, mimes act without words. Slava Polunin follows this tradition but if his show needs some words, he doesn't hesitate to put them in. Polunin's show is constantly changing. Each show is so different from the others. "Watch the show once a year, and you'll see that each time it's a new one," says the world famous clown. Slava Polunin and his 'Play-Makers Group' are known all over Russia and the world. With their performances they have travelled through more than 20 countries, taking part in different festivals and cultural events. At present Slava is working on some new shows with clowns from Russia and abroad.