Svetlana Zakharova

Born: 1979-06-10

People’s Artist of Russia, laureate of the Russian state prize, prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, étoile of La Scala, Svetlana Zakharova was born in Lutsk (Ukraine). At the age of 10 she entered the Kiev Choreography School. Having spend six years in the class of Valeria Sulegina, she took part in the international young dancers contest “Vaganova Prix” in Saint Petersburg, where she was the youngest ballet dancer. Then at the age of 15 Svetlana won the second prize. After the contest she accepted the invitation to go to the famous Vaganova Ballet Academy in Saint Petersburg. She skipped the second class and went straight to the graduating class which was the only case in the whole history of this educational institution. Zakharova immediately drew attention to herself and six months later, she took invitation to perform a solo part in the ballet “Don Quixote” in the Mariinsky Theatre. The graduate from the class by Elena Evteeva perfectly managed to perform one of the most complicated classical roles – the Queen of the Dryads. This is how the young star of the Russian ballet was rising. When she was seventeen, Svetlana Zakharova graduated from the Vaganova Academy and in nearly no time she was accepted into the legendary ballet company of the Mariinsky Theatre. Svetlana was noticed by the outstanding teacher of the Mariinsky Theatre and a famous ballet dancer the People’s artist of Russia Olga Moiseeva. Under her guidance, Zakharova debuted as Maria in “The Fountain of Bakhchisarai”. Then she danced Gulnara in “Le Corsaire” and performed “The 7th Waltz and Mazurka” in “Chopiniana”.


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Bolshoi Ballet: A Hero of Our Time

as Mary
Released: 2017-04-09

Pechorin, a young officer, embarks on a journey across the majestic mountains of the Caucasus,...

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Ballerina

as Self
Released: 2006-08-31

Ballerina is a 2006 documentary film that follows the training sessions, rehearsals, and...

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Bolshoi Babylon

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Released: 2015-09-14

A behind-the-scenes look at Moscow's prestigious Bolshoi Theatre as it's rocked by an...

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La Scala Ballet: La Bayadère

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Released: 2006-05-13

The 2006 revival of Natalia Makarova's 1992 production of La Bayadere, recorded at the Teatro...

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Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

as Princess Aurora, their daughter
Released: 2011-11-18

In this resplendent and magical classic, the Bolshoi dancers - including David Hallberg in his...

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Bolshoi Ballet: La Bayadère

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Released: 2013-01-24

When the beautiful dancer Nikiya and the warrior Solor meet in secret, they swear eternal mutual...

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Bolshoi Ballet: The Pharaoh's Daughter

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Released: 2014-11-23

Traveling through Egypt in the 19th century, a Englishman falls asleep inside a pyramid and...

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Swan Lake: La Scala Ballet

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Released: 2004-09-13

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The Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake

as Odette / Odile
Released: 2015-01-25

With Tchaikovskys famous and lyrically poignant score, the beloved masterpiece Swan Lakes...

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Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias

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Released: 2015-12-06

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Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus

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Released: 2013-10-20

The Bolshoi’s grandiose epic Spartacus recounts the story of a Roman slave’s fight for freedom....

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Bolshoy

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Released: 2022-12-24

A feature-length documentary film dedicated to the life of the modern Bolshoi Theatre.

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Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite / Petrushka

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Released: 2019-05-19

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Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema: Spartacus

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Released: 2021-11-07

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Swan Lake

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Bolshoi Ballet: Gabrielle Chanel

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Released: 2019-06-22

The one act performance by choreographer Yuri Possokhov pays homage to the celebrated founder of...

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Gala des Étoiles

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Released: 2015-01-01

A very special dance occasion in honour of a celestial alignment of events, the Gala des Étoiles...

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The Pharaoh's Daughter

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Released: 2003-01-01

Pierre Lacotte's production for The Pharaoh's Daughter, initially choreographed by Marius...

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The Kirov Celebrates Nijinsky

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Released: 2002-01-01

Russia's renowned Kirov Ballet honors innovative dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky in...

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First aired: 2023-03-17

The heroes of this program have conquered many creative peaks, they are popular and loved by the...

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