Question

Ballet made newspaper headlines in 1961 when _______ , a soloist with the Kirov Ballet, defected form the Soviet Union, and was subsequently followed by many of his compratriots.

Answer 1

Answer: Rudolph Nureyev

Explanation: Rudolph Nureyev, known for his amazing technique and passion for dance, is regarded as one of the best ballet dancers of his time. Despite his being featured prominently in performances of the Kirov Company throughout the world, Nureyev defected from the Soviet Union in 1961 during a stopover at Paris. This severely damaged Soviet Union's propaganda that touted the political and artistic freedom in Russia generating international sensation and interest as he was subsequently followed by many of his compatriots. This was the major cause of ballet making headlines in 1961.

Answer 2

Rudolph Nureyev

Step-by-step explanation:

Ballet made newspaper headlines in 1961 when Rudolph Nureyev, a soloist with the Kirov Ballet, defected form the Soviet Union, and was subsequently followed by many of his compratriots. His defection was during the cold war and his reason for defecting may have been that he was gay and the Soviet was against such practice and when he was in Paris to perform he frequented gay bars which was contrary to the belief and practices of the Soviet. Out of fear of being punished on his return to Soviet Union, he defected to France.