12 January
Boris Eifman's Anna Karenina: A Ballet about Passion, Choice, and Inner Tear
Boris Eifman's ballet Anna Karenina is striking in its depth of psychological tension and powerful emotional impact. Rejecting the many subplots of Leo Tolstoy's novel, the choreographer focused on the key conflict—the dramatic triangle of Anna, Karenin, and Vronsky, where every movement reflects the characters' inner struggle.
Through expressive bodily movement, Eifman reveals the tragedy of a woman whose life is completely dominated by passion. According to the composer, it is this uncontrollable sensual attraction that destroys the familiar, destroys her maternal spirit, and deprives Anna of her inner support. The heroine, consumed by love, is ready to defy social conventions and make the most difficult sacrifices.
The choreographer emphasizes the performance's relevance to modern audiences: his interpretation of Anna Karenina is a timeless story. Direct parallels with today's reality, intense choreography, and the troupe's virtuoso performance allow us to deeply experience the characters' psychological metamorphoses and the inevitability of a tragic ending.
Boris Eifman calls ballet a space for exploring a person's subconscious dramas. His performance raises eternal questions about the line between duty and sincere feeling, the price of freedom, and the responsibility for choice. Purchase tickets to Boris Eifman's ballet Anna Karenina on our website and see one of the most powerful works of modern choreography.
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9 December 2025
New Year's show "Eared Stories. Stolen Christmas" at the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre
Immerse yourself in the magic of dance and art at the show "Eared Stories. Stolen Christmas" at the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre. A vibrant event for the whole family, it will provide unforgettable emotions and a festive atmosphere.
7 December 2025
The Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre: a space of emotion, drama, and contemporary movement
The Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre is one of the most distinctive contemporary ballet companies. Its productions impress with the power of emotion, complex dramaturgy, and visual expressiveness. Tickets for the theatre's productions are available on our webs
30 November 2025
The performance and concert "My Jerusalem. One Hundred Years of Solitude" at the Zaryadye Concert Hall
The Zaryadye Concert Hall will host a unique performance and concert by Pyotr Dranga and Boris Eifman in two parts. Purchase tickets on our website and immerse yourself in a world of music, ballet, and spiritual inspiration.
28 November 2025
The New Year's show "Eared Stories" at the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre: immerse yourself in a fairy tale!
<p>The New Year's show "Eared Stories. Stolen Christmas" invites audiences into a world of magic and dance on the stage of the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre.
28 November 2025
The Alexandrinsky Theatre will present Eifman's ballet "Red Giselle."
The Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre's production of "Red Giselle" is one of the most impressive and emotionally profound works, inspired by the life of the outstanding Russian ballerina Olga Spessivtseva.
27 November 2025
The Alexandrinsky Theatre will present Eifman's ballet "Crime and Punishment"
On December 24, 2025, the Alexandrinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg will host the debut performance of the ballet "Crime and Punishment," staged by the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre.
26 November 2025
Spring Evening at the Kremlin: "Eifman Gala" and the Best Works of Boris Eifman
On April 22, 2026, the State Kremlin Palace will host the "Eifman Gala" of the Boris Eifman Ballet Theatre. This two-act program will feature excerpts from the most famous productions.
8 November 2025
Eifman's "Crime and Punishment" returns to the Alexandrinsky Theatre!
There are works whose purpose is not entertainment, but profound shock. They turn the soul inside out, forcing one to peer into the abyss of the human psyche. Boris Eifman's ballet Crime and Punishment is precisely such a ballet.
5 November 2025
"Red Giselle" returns to the stage of the Alexandrinsky Theatre!
This performance is based on the fate of the ballerina Olga Spesivtseva, who lived through revolutionary storms and a veritable whirlpool of historical events.
31 October 2025
Concert-performance at Zaryadye: Petr Dranga and Boris Eifman combine music and dance
A unique concert-performance will take place at the Zaryadye Concert Hall on February 2. Petr Dranga and Boris Eifman will present a synthesis of music and dance inspired by Marquez and Mozart. Learn more about this year's cultural event!