Public Figure Profiles

Rudolph Nureyev

Rudolf Khametovich Nureyev (17 March 1938 – 6 January 1993) was a Soviet-born ballet dancer and choreographer. Nureyev is regarded by some as the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation.Nureyev was born on a Trans-Siberian train near Irkutsk, Siberia, Soviet Union, to a Tatar family. He began his early career with the company that in the Soviet era was called the Kirov Ballet (now called by its original name, the Mariinsky Ballet) in Leningrad. He defected from the Soviet Union to the West in 1961, despite KGB efforts to stop him. This was the first defection of a Soviet artist during the Cold War, and it created an international sensation. He went on to dance with The Royal Ballet in London and from 1983 to 1989 served as director of the Paris Opera Ballet. Nureyev was also a choreographer serving as the chief choreographer of the Paris Opera Ballet. He produced his own interpretations of numerous classical works, including Swan Lake, Giselle and La Bayadère.

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Some of their strengths

Rudolph Nureyev has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Compassionate, Caring, Energetic, Creative, Kind, and Intelligent.

Soulful and Understanding

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Rudolph Nureyev is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.

Constant and Serious

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Rudolph Nureyev well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.

Inventive and Clever

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Rudolph Nureyev as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.

A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.

Altruistic and Ambitious

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Rudolph Nureyev is someone who is the type of person who rallies behind a group, cause, or community, and who enjoys being dedicated to a higher cause of some sort.

They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.

Creative and Imaginative

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Rudolph Nureyev tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.

Some of Rudolph Nureyev's challenges

While Rudolph Nureyev has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Rudolph Nureyev can be Indecisive, Unrealistic, Emotional, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Standoffish, and Unfocused.

Indecisive and Unrealistic

One of Rudolph Nureyev's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.

Unfocused and Indecisive

Rudolph Nureyev is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.

Lethargic and Unrealistic

Finally, Rudolph Nureyev also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.