Maya Plisetskaya, a renowned Soviet ballet dancer, choreographer, ballet director, and actress of international acclaim, left an indelible mark on the world of dance. Throughout her illustrious career, she held dual citizenship, proudly claiming Lithuanian and Spanish nationality in the post-Soviet era.
With a storied tenure at the Bolshoi Theatre, Plisetskaya had the privilege of performing under the visionary leadership of Leonid Lavrovsky, followed by Yury Grigorovich. Her remarkable artistry and dedication to her craft culminated in her appointment as prima ballerina assoluta of the company in 1960.
