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Rudolph Nureyev (International) assertion Rudolph Nureyev i(A112497 works by)
This international person is included in AustLit to identify a relationship with Australian literature.
Born: Established: 17 Mar 1938
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Russia,
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Former Soviet Union,
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Eastern Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 6 Jan 1993 Paris,
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France,
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Western Europe, Europe,
Gender: Male
Heritage: Russian
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Rudolph Nureyev was a highly acclaimed Russain ballet dancer. He defected from the Soviet Union in 1961 while on tour with the Kirov. Nureyev continued to build his career with the Royal Ballet (often dancing in partnership with Dame Margot Fonteyn) and with the Paris Opera.

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  • Rudolph Nureyev is included in AustLit because he is the subject of Australian literary comment, adaptation or creative writing.

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