Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.

Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia.

Sergei Polunin, a former star at London’s Royal Ballet, has announced his decision to leave Russia with his family.

Principal male dancer Sergei Polunin, 35, became the Royal ... of the Sevastopol Opera and Ballet Theatre in annexed Crimea in 2019. He became a key supporter of Putin;s invasion of Ukraine ...

Sergei Polunin, a former star at London's Royal Ballet, said on Wednesday that he had decided to leave Russia with his family, complaining that his "soul" did not feel like it was in its right place.

MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Sergei Polunin, a former star at London's Royal Ballet ... has been a vocal supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, sporting three tattoos on his body bearing ...

Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia.With his tattoos and rebellious attitude, he became known as the "bad boy of ballet" and caused a sensation by resigning from the Royal Ballet at the height of his fame in 2012.

Sergei Polunin has been a vocal supporter of Vladimir Putin, sporting three tattoos on his body bearing the Russian President's likeness.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday hosted Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to the Kremlin by an EU leader since Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Yet, his personal journey has been as dramatic as his performances, marked by triumphs, controversies, and now, a decision to leave Russia. Also read High-Ranking Russian Pilot Found Dead in Apple Orchard Polunin,

A Russian ballet star has said he's leaving the country with his family because his 'soul' doesn't feel like it's in the right place.