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Nureyev in Russia

At 23, Nureyev fled Russia to seek asylum in Paris.

Airing 04/11/2025

Great Performances

Nureyev in Russia

Clip: Season 52 Episode 10 | 2m 17sVideo has Closed Captions

At 23, Nureyev fled Russia to seek asylum in Paris.

At 23, Nureyev fled his homeland of Russia to escape persecution for being gay. The first Russian dancer to seek freedom in the West, Nureyev suddenly found himself become an international icon.

Airing 04/11/2025

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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

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Rudolf Nureyev performs a solo in Swan Lake. (2m 28s)

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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

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