Vladimir Shklyarov, a renowned Russian ballet dancer who was a principal with the Mariinsky Ballet for over two decades, has died at the age of 55, the company announced on Monday. Shklyarov joined the Mariinsky Ballet in 1987 and was promoted to principal dancer in 1994, performing leading roles in ballets such as “Giselle,” “Swan Lake,” “The Nutcracker,” and “Don Quixote.” He was widely acclaimed for his technical mastery, expressive artistry, and versatility across both classical and contemporary repertoires. Shklyarov’s death is a profound loss for the ballet world, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest male dancers of his generation. The Mariinsky Ballet paid tribute to Shklyarov, describing him as “an outstanding master of the St. Petersburg ballet school” and “a true legend of the Mariinsky Theatre.”
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