Russia, Vladimir Putin and Royal Ballet

Prominent pro-Putin ballet star Sergei Polunin says he's leaving Russia
Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.
Putin-tattooed former Royal Ballet star says he's leaving Russia due to issues over his 'soul'
Sergei Polunin, a former star at London's Royal Ballet, said on Wednesday that he had decided to leave Russia with his family, complaining that his "soul" did not feel like it was in its right place.
Ukraine-born ballet star with Putin’s face tattooed on his chest flees Russia
Sergei Polunin, a former star at London’s Royal Ballet, has announced his decision to leave Russia with his family.
Famed Ballet Star With Putin Tattoos Announces Plans to Leave Russia
Yet, his personal journey has been as dramatic as his performances, marked by triumphs, controversies, and now, a decision to leave Russia. Also read High-Ranking Russian Pilot Found Dead in Apple Orchard Polunin,
Putin-tattooed Dancer Polunin Says Leaving Russia
Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia.
Putin-Tattooed Royal Ballet Dancer Sergei Polunin Plans To Leave Russia
Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia.
Ex-ballet dancer with Putin tattoos to leave Russia: Soul not in right place
Sergei Polunin has been a vocal supporter of Vladimir Putin, sporting three tattoos on his body bearing the Russian President's likeness.
The world-famous Russian-Ukrainian ballet dancer announced his departure from Russia
Ballet dancer Sergei Polunin is going to leave Russia. He published a kind of farewell post on his page on the social network ...
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National Ballet swaps Russian sweets in Nutcracker for Ukrainian treats in confected ballet row
It follows a period of hand wringing in the arts world in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Feb 2022 ... was as ...
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Special guest honoured at 85th anniversary of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet opened the 85th edition of the Nutcracker on Dec 20th, and for Sundays matinee, they had an extra special performance planned for the anniversary.   Lily Guberman, who turns ...
A Cultural Casualty of the War in Ukraine: ‘The Nutcracker’
Lithuania’s national opera house had stopped showing Tchaikovsky’s 1892 masterpiece in solidarity with Ukraine over the war ...
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Ukrainian ballet company tours America with purpose amid war back home
"Ukrainian ballet has phenomenal standards," said Zack Tidswell, a ballet dancer from the United Kingdom. Not only is Tidswell touring with the Grand Kyiv Ballet, but while he's away, he opened up his ...
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Nutcracker, English National Ballet, Coliseum review - Tchaikovsky and his sweet tooth rule supreme
No new production of a beloved old ballet can please everyone, and there is none more beloved, or more frequently produced, ...
Alexandra Zaharias dies; St. Louis dancer devoted her life to teaching ballet
Alexandra Zaharias, who founded and ran Alexandra School of Ballet for 73 years, died Dec. 15, 2024, after a brief illness.
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian fuel depot for the second time this month
Ukrainian drones struck a major Russian fuel depot for the second time in just over a week on Sunday, according to a senior ...