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Maya Mikhailovna Plisetskaya (Russian: Майя Михайловна Плисецкая; 20 November 1925 – 2 May 2015) was a Soviet and Russian ballet dancer, choreographer, ballet director, and actress. In post-Soviet times, she held both Lithuanian and Spanish citizenship.
May 2, 2015 · MOSCOW — Maya Plisetskaya, one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century and virtually the embodiment of the Bolshoi Theater for decades, died on Saturday in Munich. She was 89.
Apr 30, 2024 · Maya Plisetskaya (born November 20, 1925, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R.—died May 2, 2015, Munich, Germany) was a Russian prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Ballet of Moscow, admired particularly for her technical virtuosity, expressive use of her arms, and ability to integrate acting with dancing.
Maya Plisetskaya was one of the legendary ballerinas of her generation. Her aunt and uncle, Sulamif and Asaf Messerer, helped to guide her into the ballet world, despite the persecution they faced during World War II.
May 3, 2015 · Russian ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, who was considered one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century, died on Saturday at age 89. Plisetskaya’s death was widely reported in Russian media...
May 3, 2015 · Maya Plisetskaya, considered one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century, has died at the age of 89 in Germany. Plisetskaya – who made her name in her native Russia – danced for half a...
Jun 25, 2015 · Maya Plisetskaya, the celebrated Russian ballerina famous for her swan-like arms, powerful leaps and rebel spirit on and off the stage, has died. She was 89. The cause of her death Saturday in...
