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Denis Rodkin is promoted from the Leading Soloists to Principals; Maria Vinogradova — from the First Soloists to the Leading Soloists, Maria Semenyachenko — from the Soloists to the First Soloists; Alexander Vodopetov — from Artists to the Soloists.

On 18^th April, the legendary Bolshoi Theatre dancer, one of the most outstanding ballet artists of the 20^th century, People’s artist of the USSR Vladimir Vasiliev will be celebrating his 75^th birthday. Just as energetic and active as ever, Vasiliev has decided to give his audiences a surprise on his birthday: on April 18, the Bolshoi will be hosting a new Vladimir Vasiliev production on its main stage: Give us Peace, to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor, performed by the Tatar State Musa Jalil Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet.

Bolshoi Theatre Opera Company soloist Olga Kulchinskaya wins the 2015 Francisco Viňas International Singing Contest.

Venera Gimadieva and Bogdan Volkov were prize-winners at the 2015 Paris Opera Competition.

Ana Turazashvili has been included in Dance Magazine’s (see January issue) 25-to-Watch List for 2015 — a top list of recommended young dancers to keep an eye on in the new year.