Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies after falling from buildings
Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies after falling from buildings
Vladimir Shklyarov, the worldwide Russian ballet tales is on Saturday after Saturday died from a fall from the fifth floor of a building. The tragic incident occurred in Saint Petersburg, where Shklyarov was the highest ranked dancer at the Mariinsky Theater.
confirmation of his death by the Mariinsky Theater
The death of Shklyarov was confirmed by the Mariinsky Theater, which expressed his grief over the loss: "This is a big loss for the entire team of the Mariinsky Theater." While the Russian authorities have initiated an investigation of his death, state media such as Ria Novosti report that the "preliminary cause" was classified as an accident. An emergency services employee said: "He died of natural death. It was not a crime."
burdened by personal challenges
According to media reports, Shklyarov died just two days before a complex spine surgery and had taken "strong pain relievers" for some time. Diana Vishneva, a colleague and main dancer at the Mariinsky Theater, described his death as a "tragedy" for the ballet world. In a moving tribute on Instagram, she said: "You were so loved by your audience. You were the favorite partner of many ballerinas."career and success
Shklyarov was born in Leningrad-today's Saint Petersburg-and studied at the respected Vaganova Academy for Russian Ballet, which he completed in 2003. In the same year he joined the Mariinsky Theater and has been the first dancer, the highest position in the company, since 2011. During his career, which lasted more than two decades, he played in productions such as "Schwanensee", "Sleeping Beauty", "Romeo and Julia" and "Don Quijote". He also appeared as a guest artist at renowned companies outside of Russia, including the Royal Ballet in London and the American Ballet Theater in New York.
recognition and awards
Shklyarov received numerous awards during his career, including the Léonide Massine International Prize in 2008, and was appointed Russia's artist in 2020. In the days after the beginning of the extensive Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Shklyarov spoke out for peace. In a Facebook post by Alexei Ratmansky, a Russian-Ukrainian former ballet dancer, he was Quoted with the words: "I am against the war in Ukraine! I'm for people, for a peaceful sky over our heads!"
family and legacy
Shklyarov leaves his wife Maria Shirinkina, also a dancer at the Mariinsky Theater, as well as two children, a son and a daughter. The loss of such a talented artist will be felt deeply in the ballet community and his fans.
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