Renowned ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies after fall from 5th-floor balcony in St. Petersburg
Renowned Russian ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov has died at the age of 39 after falling from a 5th-floor balcony in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Mariinsky Theatre, where Shklyarov served as the highest-ranking dancer, confirmed his passing on Saturday, describing the incident as a significant loss for the institution.