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nureyev

/ˈnjʊə.reɪ.ef/

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noun

/ˈnjʊə.reɪ.ef/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, обычно исторической или известной личности.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, typically a historical or notable individual.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Famous ballet dancerB2formal

    Rudolf Nureyev was a renowned Russian ballet dancer, celebrated for his powerful technique and dramatic performances. He frequently partnered with Dame Margot Fonteyn and famously defected from the Soviet Union to the West in 1961.

    ruИзвестный танцовщик балета

    • Nureyev's performance in 'Swan Lake' was legendary.
    • He defected to the United States in 1961, seeking artistic freedom.
    • Nureyev and Fonteyn formed one of the most famous ballet partnerships.