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Russian Ballet Russian ballet began as court entertainment in 1732, spreading to the wealthy estates in the middle of the century. Simultaneously, imperial Russian ballet theaters and companies were created. In the 1800s the distinctive style of Russian ballet was strongly influenced by French, Italian, and Swedish choreographers and dancers, including Marius Petipa, considered the father of modern ballet. Only late in the century did the first Russian ballet choreographers arise Lev Ivanov and Michel Fokine. The great Russian dancers asserted themselves at the same time. Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky and truly Russian ballet reached a high technical and stylistic level. In 1909 the impresario Sergei Diaghilev founded the Ballets Russes and took Russian ballet to the capitals of Europe. Soviet ballet continued the 19th-century traditions. The Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow and the Kirov in St. Petersburg remain famous throughout the world.
Where to see Russian BalletBolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater This Moscow theatre was built in 1825 to refuge the troupe of a burnt opera theatre on Arbat street. The world famous operas and ballets of Russian composers started there. Anton Rubinshtein, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Serghey Rakhmaninov conducted at the premieres of their operas and ballets there. Fyodor Shaliapin, Antonina Nezhdanova, Ivan Kozlovsky, Serghey Lemeshev sang on its stage. Galina Ulanova, Maya Plisetskaya danced. Nowadays the theatre suffers bad times: it's famous not for its repertoire novelties, but for squabbles and scandalous dismissals. But the building is still the best theatre building in the world. In the theatre the Beethoven hall opens this season for the public. Visitors always get a thrill out of a visit to this world-renowned theater. The current quality of its productions is erratic, however, because of management changes and the loss of many of its best performers. The gilt, 19th-century auditorium is itself a sight to behold, as is the Russian flair for set and costume design, which alone is enough to keep an audience enthralled. www.bolshoi.ru Metro: Teatralnaya.
State Kremlin Palace The State Kremlin Palace is located in the very center of Moscow - in the ancient Kremlin. This enormously huge building (600000 cubic meters) is made of Urals marble. Beautiful surroundings with golden domes of ancient churches and fortress towers. The room (6000 seats) and stage (450 square meters) are unique with their size and equipment. Formerly the hall where Soviet Communist Party congresses were held, this modern concert venue now has regular performances by Moscow opera and ballet troupes, including those from the Bolshoi. Tickets - 30-150 rbl. Metro: Biblioteka Imeni Lenina.
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