Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.

Sergei Polunin, a former star at London's Royal Ballet, said on Wednesday that he had decided to leave Russia with his family, complaining that his "soul" did not feel like it was in its right place.

Yet, his personal journey has been as dramatic as his performances, marked by triumphs, controversies, and now, a decision to leave Russia. Also read High-Ranking Russian Pilot Found Dead in Apple Orchard Polunin,

Sergei Polunin, a former star at London’s Royal Ballet, has announced his decision to leave Russia with his family.

MOSCOW - Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Dec 18 announced that he plans to leave Russia.

Ballet dancer Sergei Polunin is going to leave Russia. He published a kind of farewell post on his page on the social network.

It follows a period of hand wringing in the arts world in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Feb 2022 ... was as inoffensive and non-stereotyping as possible. In 2021, the Royal Ballet’s own Nutcracker production reduced the number of female ...

Sergei Polunin has been a vocal supporter of Vladimir Putin, sporting three tattoos on his body bearing the Russian President's likeness.

Moscow — Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia. The Ukrainian-Russian dancer ...

Principal male dancer Sergei Polunin, 35, became the Royal Ballet's youngest ever principal at the age of 20 before abruptly leaving two years later

Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia. The Ukrainian-Russian dancer was one of ...

Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia.