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karsavina

/kɑːrˈsɑːvɪnə/

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noun

/kɑːrˈsɑːvɪnə/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к русской танцовщице, выступавшей вместе с Нижинским, активной с конца XIX до середины XX века.

A proper noun referring to a Russian dancer who performed alongside Nijinsky, active from the late 19th to mid-20th century.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Famous Russian BallerinaC1formal

    Tamara Karsavina (1885–1978) was a renowned Russian prima ballerina of the early 20th century, celebrated for her performances with the Ballets Russes and her partnership with Vaslav Nijinsky.

    ruЗнаменитая русская балерина

    • Karsavina's performance in 'The Firebird' was legendary.
    • She danced alongside Nijinsky in many iconic ballets.
    • Her memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the world of ballet.