Marina Kondratyeva

Marina Kondratyeva

Russian ballet dancer (1934–2024)

Died aged 90AquariusSoviet Union

Biography

Marina Viktorovna Kondratyeva (Russian: Марина Викторовна Кондратьева, pronounced [mɐˈrʲinə ˈvʲiktərəvnə kɐnˈdratʲjɪvə]; 1 February 1934 – 8 July 2024) was a Russian ballerina at the Bolshoi Ballet. Described as "weightless, airy, poetic and spiritual", she is known for roles such as Juliet in Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet and as Adam's Giselle, but also performed in contemporary ballets including world premieres. She toured with the Bolshoi troupe to London and the Metropolitan Opera in the 1960s. She became a master tutor at the Bolshoi, passing its tradition to younger dancers for decades.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Russian Institute of Theatre Arts

Awards & honours (6)

  • Order of Honour
  • Order of the Badge of Honour
  • People's Artist of the USSR
  • People's Artist of the RSFSR
  • Honored Artist of the RSFSR
  • Golden Mask

Quick answers about Marina Kondratyeva

How old was Marina Kondratyeva?
Marina Kondratyeva died on July 8, 2024 at the age of 90.
When is Marina Kondratyeva's birthday?
Marina Kondratyeva was born on February 1, 1934.
Where was Marina Kondratyeva born?
Marina Kondratyeva was born in Saint Petersburg.
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Marina Kondratyeva's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
What is Marina Kondratyeva's nationality?
Marina Kondratyeva is a citizen of Soviet Union, Russia.
What does Marina Kondratyeva do?
Marina Kondratyeva is known as ballet dancer, ballet master, ballerina, ballet teacher.

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