The Mariinski Theatre announced the sudden passing of the company’ Principal dancer Vladimir Shklyarov. The Russian superstar was 39 years old.
In the statement in Russian, the theatre said Shklyarov died tragically, without elaborating about the cause of death or any other details. The biography page of Shklyarov on the theatre’s website says “Tragically died on 16 November, 2024” in English.
Shklyarov was born in 1985 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. He graduated from the Vaganova Academy into the Mariinsky Theatre in 2003 and had been Principal since 2011.
Rest in peace, Vladimir. Deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Personal note: I had a pleasure of watching the vibrant Shklyarov on stage of the Royal Opera House in London long time ago … when the company had a guest residency there during summer. Good old more peaceful days.
The movie clip below is from Shklyarov’s Instagram. There are many more on @vladimir_shklyarov