Vladimir Shklyarov died at the age of 39 in tragic circumstances.
Vladimir was ranked among the leading dancers of the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg. This weekend, the principal dancer died of serious injuries following a fall from a balcony and the theater quickly issued a press release on the tragedy.
We can read: “This is a huge loss, not only for the theater staff, but also for contemporary ballet as a whole. We extend our condolences to the artist's family, his loved ones, to his friends and to all the many admirers of his work and his talent”.
Local media claimed that Vladimir had taken painkillers before his fall.
The dancer was married to another dancer in the company, Maria Shklyarov, with whom he had two children.
The company added: “We mourn the tragic loss of Vladimir Shklyarov, an extraordinary artist whose grace and passion inspired audiences around the world. Your light will continue to shine through the beauty you brought to this world. He forever inscribed his name in the history of world ballet.
