Ulyana Lopatkina

Solo ballet-dancer at the Mariinsky Theatre.

Born October 23, 1973 in Kerch.

Graduated from the Vaganova Russian Ballet Academy (1991).

Having graduated from the Academy became a ballet-dancer at the Mariinsky Theatre and has been a solo ballet-dancer since 1995.

Recognised as a leading dancer by spectators and critics alike.

Often tours abroad successfully.

Dances as Odett-Odilia in "Swan Lake", as Aurora and Lilac Fairy in "Sleeping Beauty", as Nikkiya in "Bayaderka", as Medora in "Corsar".

Has danced the main roles in "At night", "Symphony in C-Major" and "Goya".