Moscow — Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia. The Ukrainian-Russian dancer was one of the most prominent stars who backed Russia's unilateral 2014 annexation of Crimea and its military assault on 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.

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

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

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

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.

MOSCOW (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 the ...

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.

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. Polunin has also been a big supporter of Putin’s ...

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,

was a leading soloist with the British Royal Ballet until 2012. The dancer openly supported the Russian occupation of Crimea and Donbass, for which he was granted Russian citizenship in 2018. As a sign of his support, he even got three tattoos of Putin on ...