Yuri Grigorovich (January 2, 1927, Leningrad, USSR - May 19, 2025, Moscow, Russia). Soviet and Russian choreographer, ballet master, ballet dancer, teacher, and publicist.
In 1947-1957 he was a soloist at the Leningrad Kirov Opera and Ballet Theatre (Mariinsky Theatre), and in 1961-1964 he was the theatre's choreographer. He was the principal choreographer of the [l347605] in 1964-1995 and has been its staff choreographer since 2008. Hero of Socialist Labour (1986), People's Artist of the USSR (1973), laureate of the Lenin Prize (1970), two USSR State Prizes (1977, 1985), and the Russian Federation State Prize (2017). Professor.
One of the most outstanding choreographers of the 20th century.