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Alexander Dontschenko

Born 23 May 1956.

Russian classical ballet dancer of international renown. Sasha (short name) performed with the Bolshoi Ballet from 1973 until 1986. He was greatly admired for his incredible technical and acting skills. Without any doubts, his greatest success was his interpretation of Albrecht in "Giselle" and magnificent in the roles of Basilio in "Don Quixote", the warrior Solor in "La Bayadere" and Conrad in "Le Corsaire"

In his private life he was a very reserved and quiet man and always tried to attend church services.

He never gave interviews and was not interested in fame.

He retired as a dancer on his 30th birthday and continued as coach and teaching.

After several years, he decided to retire completely from the ballet world.