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Sergei Ivanov, Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, attended a gala concert held to mark the 70th birthday of Boris Eifman, choreographer, founder and artistic director of the St Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theatre.
The “Boris Eifman: 70th Birthday” gala show was staged as part of the choreographer’s birthday celebrations at the Alexandrinsky Theatre, where many of his productions were premiered. The gala included scenes from his landmark productions, which epitomised the basic stages of his long artistic evolution – “Anna Karenina,” “Rodin,” “Up & Down” and “Tchaikovsky. PRO et CONTRA.”
Sergei Ivanov, Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, wished Boris Eifman a happy birthday. “You have created a practically new ballet trend due to your hard work, talent and innovative daring,” he said. Mr Ivanov highlighted the teaching talent of the ballet master who has educated several generations of dancers and choreographers.
He also read aloud President Vladimir Putin’s message of congratulations.
By presidential order, Boris Eifman has been decorated with the Order of Honour for an outstanding contribution to Russian culture and art, and for many years of fruitful work.
July 22, 2016, St Petersburg