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The Imperial Theatrical School, the first ballet school in Russia, is founded.

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Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet

Ballet school in Russia

The Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet is a school of classical ballet in St Petersburg, Russia. Established in 1738 during the reign of Empress Anna, the academy was known as the Imperial Ballet School until the Soviet era, when, after a brief hiatus, the school was…
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May 4

Day of the year

May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 241 days remain until the end of the year.
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