Why Russians Are the Best at Ballet (Video)
by Olga Beskrovnova ()
Subtitles by Julia Rakhmetova
Ballet is a constant of Russian culture, its finest calling card and symbol.
The first ballet performances were organized during the time of the tzars in the 17th century, and since then it began to gain popularity not only in Russia but all over the world.
The universal attraction can be easily explained: Russian ballet, with all its gracefulness and figurativeness, is a reflection of the Russian soul and the eternal dream of perfection.