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Askold Makarov

1925 – 2000

Russian ballet dancer

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About Askold Makarov

Lived 1925 – 2000 (aged 75). Askold Makarov was a Russian ballet dancer, ballet master, ballet teacher, opinion journalist, university teacher and choreographer.

Askold Anatolievich Makarov (; 3 May 1925 – 25 December 2000) was a Russian ballet dancer and ballet professor, leading soloist at the Kirov Ballet during the 1960s and early 1970s. Director of the Saint Petersburg State Academic Ballet from 1976 to 2000. Awarded with: State Prize of the USSR and People's Artist of the USSR (1983).

Askold Makarov became director of the theater Choreographic Miniatures after the Leonid Yakobson's death in 1975.

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Important facts

Born
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Russian Institute of Theatre Arts, Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet
Employers
Saint Petersburg Conservatory
Awards
Stalin Prize; Order of Honour; People's Artist of the USSR; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Order of Friendship; People's Artist of the RSFSR; Honored Artist of the RSFSR; Jubilee Medal Medal "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Leningrad"; Stalin Prize, 2nd degree
Also known as
Askold Anatolievich Makarov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Askold Makarov?

Russian ballet dancer (1925-2000)

When was Askold Makarov born?

Askold Makarov was born on 3 May 1925.

When did Askold Makarov die?

Askold Makarov died on 25 December 2000 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Askold Makarov's occupation?

Askold Makarov was a ballet dancer, ballet master, ballet teacher, opinion journalist, university teacher and choreographer.

What nationality was Askold Makarov?

Askold Makarov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Askold Makarov

· Wikidata: Q4275343

· DBpedia: Askold Makarov

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