In response to online and social media protests, of Italy The theater canceled performances by Russian ballet dancer Sergei Polunin on Friday.
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Polunin has earned criticism for his tattoos, three of which feature himself of Russia dictator Vladimir Putin. Putin’s surname adorns the dancer’s chest and shoulders.
Polunin’s performances on January 28 and 29 at Milan’s Teatro Archimboldi have been canceled due to a large campaign against them on social media and on the Internet, the theater announced.
ballet”Rasputin – dance drama” was originally scheduled to be shown in 2019, but due to the pandemic, the performances were postponed several times.
The theater explains that the cancellation of the ballet is an expression of “political and moral responsibility” given the “climate of tension and threats”.
The theater, which explains that the decision was made in agreement with Polunin, stressed that it is strongly against the war in Ukraine.
Polunin was born in Ukraine, but acquired Russian citizenship in 2018.
In September, during a tour of Uzbekistan, Polunin danced in military uniform, paying tribute to fallen Russian soldiers. With this step, the artist deviated from the agreed schedule, making money Uzbekistan criticism of the authorities.
