Overlooked Russian greats: Ulanova
Learn the letter ‘У’ and discover the legendary ballerina who defined an era.
У – Уланова Галина
Galina Ulanova (1910-1998) was a national symbol of the Soviet stage. She created the iconic role of Juliet in Prokofiev's ballet, embodying a new psychological realism in dance. Awarded every possible state honour, she was the first and only ballerina to have monuments erected to her in her lifetime.