Rudolf Nureyev

Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993) was a Soviet choreographer, actor and ballet master.

Also recorded as Rudolf Khametovich Nureyev.

Rudolf Nureyev in brief

Born
1938
Died
1993
Known for
choreographer, actor, ballet master, director, dancer and musician
Place of birth
Razdolnoe
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Overview

Born at Razdolnoe in 1938, died at Levallois-Perret in 1993.

In detail

Rudolf Nureyev studied at Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet. training under Sulamith Messerer and Vera Volkova is recorded. Manuel Legris is recorded as having studied under Rudolf Nureyev. the recorded working language is Russian and Tatar.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Soviet Union.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Capezio Dance Award and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Rudolf Nureyev”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q84217: Rudolf Nureyev

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