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Olga Smirnova: Ballerina leaves Russia for Netherlands after denouncing war
[link:https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60767490|
A leading Bolshoi prima ballerina, who recently denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is leaving the country to join Dutch National Ballet.
Olga Smirnova, 30, said last week she was "against this war with every fibre of my soul" and was supported by other Russian ballerinas.
The Dutch National Ballet confirmed to BBC News on Wednesday that Smirnova will start with them immediately.
Its director Ted Brandsen described her as an "exceptional dancer". (More at link)
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Will more prominent artists and sports figures change the minds of the Russian people?
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