Russian Ballet Star Vladimir Shklyarov Dead After Fall From Fifth-Floor Balcony

Famend Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov is lifeless after falling from the Fifth-floor balcony of a constructing Saturday in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The Mariinsky Theatre — the place Vladimir Shklyarov was the highest-ranking dancer — confirmed the 39-year-old’s demise … calling it an enormous loss for all the establishment.

Russian state media outlet RIA Novosti experiences authorities have launched an investigation into Shklyarov’s demise in St. Petersburg … however based on the preliminary ruling, the autumn was an accident.

Shklyarov’s tragic demise got here simply 2 days earlier than he was scheduled for advanced spinal surgical procedure … with the Mariinsky Theatre and Russian media noting he had been on “serious painkillers” for some time.

Russian dancer Irina Baranovskaya stated Shklyarov “went out onto the balcony to get some air and smoke,” and misplaced his stability on a slender balcony, The Guardian experiences.

Condolences poured in, with Diana Vishneva — a fellow principal dancer on the Mariinsky — calling his demise a tragedy in an emotional IG tribute, whereas describing Shklyarov as the favourite companion of numerous ballerinas.

Shklyarov’s expertise was unmatched — he graduated from the distinguished Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and dazzled in iconic productions like “Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Don Quixote.” His brilliance earned him the title of Honored Artist of Russia in 2020.

Shklyarov had been a vocal advocate for ending the warfare with Ukraine, from the time Russia invaded its neighbor in 2022.

Shklyarov was married to fellow Mariinsky dancer Maria Shirinkina, and collectively they shared 2 youngsters.