Vladimir Shklyarov, an outstanding artist and ballet master of the Mariinsky Theatre, has passed away

The sad news swept the world of ballet, art lovers are shocked

The cause of Vladimir Shklyarov's death was a serious illness

The world of art has suffered an irreparable loss: the outstanding ballet master and leading soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre, Vladimir Shklyarov, has passed away.

The sad news shocked art lovers around the world. Friends, colleagues, and fans of the dancer's talent expressed their condolences to the family of Vladimir Shklyarov. There is no official information about the causes of the artist's death, but according to some reports, the cause of Vladimir Shklyarov's death was a serious illness.

He devoted his whole life - more than forty years - to the Mariinsky Theatre. Having started his career as an artist of the corps de ballet, Vladimir Shklyarov quickly became a leading soloist. His talent, diligence, and dedication were appreciated by both the audience and the artistic leadership of the theater, which resulted in his invitation to the teaching staff of the Mariinsky Theatre in 1996, where he worked fruitfully for many years, bringing up more than one generation of talented dancers.

Vladimir Shklyarov was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Russia, and in 1999 he became a laureate of the prestigious Benois de la Dance award.