Art & DesignBorn March 17, 1938

Rudolf Nureyev

Soviet-born ballet dancer

Born
March 17, 1938
Died
January 6, 1993 (aged 54)
Known as
ballet dancer, choreographer, actor, ballet master, director, dancer

Rudolf Khametovich Nureyev was a Soviet-born ballet dancer and choreographer. Nureyev is widely regarded as the preeminent male ballet dancer of the 20th century, as well as one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time.

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