Rostislav Zakharov, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rostislav Zakharov

ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher, ballet and opera director

Date of Birth: 25-Aug-1907

Place of Birth: Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia

Date of Death: 15-Jan-1984

Profession: ballet dancer, ballet master, choreographer, theater director, opinion journalist, ballet pedagogue

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Rostislav Vladimirovich Zakharov (Russian: ????????? ???????????? ???????; 1907–1984) was a Russian choreographer, ballet dancer and opera director.
He was a professor at the Russian Academy of the Arts (GITIS) in Moscow (1951–1983), was awarded the USSR State Prize twice and designated the People's Artist of the USSR (1969). Zakharov is best known for choreographing The Fountain of Bakhchisaray (1934) and Cinderella (1945).