Two Russian circus acts take the top prizes at the 38th International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo.<br/> <br />Russian group Desire of Flight were the first winners of the prestigious Golden Clown prize and were presented with the award by Monaco's Prince Albert II and Princess Stephanie.<br/> <br />One group member compared the festival to the Olympics.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Valeriy Sychev, desire of flight, saying (English):<br/> <br />"For us and not just for us, for all artists around all world, it's like Olympic games in the sport and it's the greatest festival in the world."<br/> <br />A second Russian group, Troupe Sokolov, also took home a Golden Clown prize.<br/> <br />The annual Circus Festival in Monte Carlo continues until January 26.
