In the Mariinsky Theatre died a choreographer who raised generations of stars

In St. Petersburg, at the 96th year of life, the choreographer-teacher of the Mariinsky Theatre Nina Ukhova died, who devoted more than seven decades to the stage and teaching. The death of the Honored Artist of the RSFSR and Honored Artist of Russia on November 13 was reported by the press service of the theater. The reason for the death of the 95-year-old mentor has not been disclosed, and the date and place of farewell will be announced additionally.

Nina Ukhova was born in Leningrad in 1931 and after graduating from the choreographic school in 1950 she joined the troupe of the Kirov Theatre, now known as the Mariinsky Theatre. For 22 years, she performed in famous productions, including Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, Giselle and Raymonda. Having completed her stage career in 1972, the actress began teaching, and five years later became a choreographer-teacher of her native theater.

Over decades of teaching, Ukhova has trained several generations of corps de ballet artists and soloists of the Mariinsky Theatre. Among her students were famous ballerinas Diana Vishneva, Ulyana Lopatkina, Altynai Asylmuratova and Victoria Tereshkina. Colleagues expressed condolences to the family and pupils of the choreographer, noting her exceptional contribution to the preservation of the traditions of the Russian ballet school.