Love and dance: the story of a Brazilian in Moscow (VIDEO)

Gateway to Russia

Jun 05 2025

Leandro de Oliveira, a talented dancer from Rio de Janeiro, absorbed the rhythms and passion of his Brazilian homeland during childhood. His life was filled with music, carnivals and the energy of dance, which became an integral part of his soul. One day, fate gave him an unexpected gift: Leandro was invited to perform “a fiery Brazilian dance” in Russia. This challenge became for him not just an opportunity to show his skills, but the beginning of a completely new chapter in his life.

During his first month in Russia, Leandro met the love of his life. This meeting turned everything upside down: from a temporary guest in a foreign country, Leandro turned into a new local. Together with his beloved wife he created a strong family, making all his dreams come true. Their joint passion for dancing led them to open their own dance school in the Russian capital.

Leandro's path was not easy, he had to overcome cultural differences, language barriers and adapt to a new way of life. However, the difficulties only hardened his determination to succeed and still stay connected to his Brazilian identity. Today, his dance school has become a place where people of different nationalities and ages learn to dance, discovering the joy of movement and self-expression through Brazilian rhythms. Leandro's story is one of love, passion and perseverance, proving that boundaries exist only to be broken.

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