MOSCOW, August 7 (RIA Novosti) - The world famous Cirque du Soleil will open its first Russian production at Moscow's Luzhniki sports complex on October 23, the general director of the company's Russian subsidiary said on Friday.

"The Russian audience will see the Varekai show, created in Montreal in 2002 by the theater producer Dominic Champagne," Natalya Romanova of Cirque du Soleil Rus said, adding that the performance has already been staged in 45 cities across the world.

Romanova said every Cirque du Soleil show has a deep philosophical meaning, including Varekai.

"This parable touches each of us. If a person comes to a new country or a new group, he has to get used to the people, find a common language with them, and show what he is capable of," she said.

The staging of Varekai in Russia will cost more than $10 million and involve 71 trailers transporting more than 1,000 tons of equipment. The show requires more than 600 costumes, including footwear, wigs and hats.

There are 127 employees, including 56 performers, representing 21 countries in the troupe, and Romanova said 25-30% of the artists taking part in the Varekai show were born in Russia or other former Soviet republics.

"This show is full of very complicated acrobatic and gymnastic turns, and the Russian circus school remains one of the best," Romanova said.

She pointed out that the Cirque du Soleil's first tour in Russia coincided with its 25th anniversary, and said founder Guy Laliberte would attend the premiere.

The 50-year-old billionaire is currently preparing for a 12-day trip to the International Space Station (ISS) on board the Russian Soyuz TMA-16 spacecraft scheduled for September 30. He booked his $35 million trip with the Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos and is due to become the seventh space tourist.

Cirque du Soleil was founded in 1984, and is based in the Canadian city of Montreal. Over 400 people work in the company's troupes, allowing performances in different parts of the world at the same time.

The Cirque du Soleil created a new genre that combined theatre, choreography and acrobatics. It also has much in common with opera.

Romanova said on Friday that Cirque du Soleil was looking at creating a permanent stage for its performances in Moscow as part of developing its business in Russia.

"An original show conceived precisely for the Russian stage was developed and presented to Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov in December 2008," Romanova said. For now, the details of the special show are being kept under wraps.