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Galina Ulanova
Soviet and Russian ballerina (1910–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Galina Sergeyevna Ulanova (Russian: Галина Сергеевна Уланова, pronounced [ɡɐˈlʲinə ʊˈlanəvə]; 8 January 1910 [O.S. 26 December 1909] – 21 March 1998) was a Russian ballet dancer. She is frequently cited as being one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century.[1]
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Sergeyevna and the family name is Ulanova.
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Galina Ulanova | |
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![]() Galina Ulanova in 1968 | |
Born | Галина Сергеевна Уланова (1910-01-08)8 January 1910 |
Died | 21 March 1998(1998-03-21) (aged 88) |
Resting place | Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow |
Occupation | Prima ballerina assoluta |
Employer(s) | Mariinsky Theatre, Bolshoi Theatre |
Known for | Romeo and Juliet, Giselle, Swan Lake |
Awards | People's Artist of the USSR |
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