Anna Karenina (Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre) in Saint Petersburg

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Director: Boris Eifman.

The Alexandrinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg invites all art lovers to the tour of the famous Boris Eifman Theatre with the ballet «Anna Karenina».

This is not merely a performance — it is a profound immersion into the psychological world of the heroine, torn between duty, maternal love, and all-consuming passion.

By purchasing a ticket for the ballet «Anna Karenina», audiences will be able to relive Leo Tolstoy’s famous novel. Choreographer Boris Eifman presents a completely new interpretation of the well-known plotlines, the images of the main characters, and their motivations. This unique project is emotionally rich, visually stunning, and impressive all at once, full of psychological energy and drama.

The ballet’s plot focuses solely on the central characters of the novel: Anna Karenina, Alexei Vronsky, and Anna’s husband, Alexei Karenin. The creator concentrates precisely on the classic love triangle, which leads to betrayal, inner crisis, and tragedy. Secondary plotlines are removed to more vividly reveal the psychological turmoil of the protagonist — a woman reborn, willing to make any sacrifice for love.

According to Eifman, the main driving force behind the heroine’s actions is an all-consuming passion, capable of making a woman forget everything, even her own children. This feeling, full of internal conflict, remains relevant today, despite the centuries that have passed. Social norms, which once suppressed the individual, clash with a fundamental instinct — the pursuit of freedom and love.

The ballet astonishes not only with its emotional depth but also with the highest level of performance technique. The magnificent lighting design by Grigory Filshtinsky, original sets by Zakhar Margolin, exquisite costumes by Vladimir Okunev, the musical score by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and the unique choreography by Boris Eifman create a truly magical spectacle. The dancers' body language, perfected by the artists of the B. Eifman company, conveys the inner psychological drama with astonishing precision. The cast includes leading soloists of the theatre, such as international award-winner Maria Abashova, whose interpretation of Anna has become definitive.

Where the performances take place

The Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre will present the ballet «Anna Karenina» on the stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg.

Ticket categories and prices

The ticket price depends on the seat location in the auditorium. To check seat availability and find the best seats based on price, please use the interactive seating chart on our website. Tickets are available for the stalls, dress circle, and balcony.

How to buy tickets to Boris Eifman ballet «Anna Karenina» in St. Petersburg

You can purchase tickets directly on our website. Simply provide your email address and phone number, and select your preferred seats. After payment, e-tickets will be sent instantly to your email. The authenticity of tickets is guaranteed.

Don’t miss the chance to see one of the best contemporary ballet productions — Boris Eifman’s staging, where passion, tragedy, and body movement merge into a single powerful stream.