The Mariinsky Theater is one of the world's leaders in opera and ballet.

马林斯基剧院是世界上最重要的歌剧和芭蕾舞剧院之一。

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He worked in Mariinsky Theatre after graduation. 1991, he started to perform in Bolyshoi Theatre in Moscow. 1997, he won the golden prize in the festival of world ballet stars.

毕业后开始在马林斯基剧院工作。1991年，他开始在莫斯科的大剧院演出。1997年，在世界芭蕾明星艺术节比赛中获得金奖。

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Based in Moscow, the Bolshoi was a highly visible and prominent tool during the Soviet era much more so than the Mariinsky Ballet (then known as the Kirov) in St.

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Zakharova graduated from Varganova Academy in 1996, aged 17, and immediately joined the Mariinsky Ballet -- one of Russia's preeminent ballet companies -- and a year later was promoted to principal dancer.

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It also hosts various touring ballet companies, including the Bolshoi and the Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet.

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