Investigators in Russia are trying into the demise of Vladimir Shklyarov, a principal dancer on the world-famous Mariinsky Ballet in St. Petersburg, after he fell from an house block balcony and died on the age of 39.
Police in St. Petersburg, Russia’s second metropolis, say preliminary info suggests his fall, which was found early on Saturday morning, was the results of an accident, state media have reported.
The Mariinsky stated in a press release on Monday it might host a farewell ceremony for him on Thursday forward of his funeral later that day and that members of the general public have been welcome to pay their respects to somebody who was broadly revered for his aptitude in executing the classical Russian ballet repertoire.
“He has eternally inscribed his title within the historical past of world ballet,” the Mariinsky stated, noting he had been the recipient in 2020 of a high state award for his artistry and brought main roles in quite a few productions.
Shklyarov was well-known exterior Russia too, having danced on the Royal Ballet in London and on the Bavarian State Ballet in Munich.
Irina Bartnovskaya, who runs a Telegram channel targeted on ballet referred to as “The Devil in Ballet Shoes,” was one of many first to publicize the demise — a part of which was captured on CCTV — on Saturday morning.
“Volodya (Vladimir) was resting up at house, on painkillers and making ready for an… operation,” she stated.
“He went out onto the balcony to get some air and smoke, misplaced his stability (it’s a really slim balcony) and fell (from the fifth ground). It was a silly insufferable accident.”
“He cherished life, his household, and adored his kids and his viewers.”
Shklyarov was variously reported to be affected by extreme again, foot and hip ache.
The father of two younger kids was reportedly divorced from his ballerina spouse Maria Shirinkina, a primary soloist on the Mariinsky.