Bolshoi Ballet – Russian Vintage Book Soviet Ballet History

Explore the grandeur of Russian ballet with this rare vintage book dedicated to the Bolshoi Ballet and its legendary performers. This richly illustrated volume features historical photographs, costume sketches, and detailed Russian-language commentary on iconic productions like The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

🔹 Main Title: Большой Балет (Bolshoi Ballet)

🔹 Language: Russian

🔹 Content Highlights:

•  Portrait of Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) and synopsis of The Nutcracker ballet

•  Profiles of key figures: conductor G. Rozhdestvensky, choreographer Y. Grigorovich, artist S. Virsaladze

•  Costume designs and archival performance photos

•  Gallery of legendary dancers: Galina Ulanova, Maya Plisetskaya, Marina Semenova, Vladimir Vasiliev, and more

•  Historical notes on Soviet ballet from 1930s to 1980s

🔹 Format: Hardcover / Illustrated

🔹 Condition: Good vintage condition – minor wear, pages intact and vivid imagery preserved

🔹 Ideal for: Collectors of Russian ballet memorabilia, Soviet-era publications, or performing arts enthusiasts

This book is a visual and historical tribute to the Bolshoi Theatre and its cultural legacy, capturing decades of ballet excellence through rare photographs and commentary.

🚚 Shipping & Handling:

•  Ships securely from Tbilisi, Georgia

•  International shipping available

•  Carefully packaged to preserve archival quality

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