High award for the Company stars

Efman Ballet soloists Maria Abashova, Lyubov Andreyeva, Vladimir Afonichkin, Daniil Afonichkin, Sergey Volobuev and Dmitry Fisher were named the laureates of the Saint Petersburg Government Art and Culture Prize for 2024.

The dancers were honored with prestigious award in the nomination “For achievements in music and dramatic art” for creating highly artistic images in the ballet Crime and Punishment. The award ceremony took place today in Smolny. The laureates were awarded by the Governor of Saint Petersburg Alexander Beglov.

We heartily congratulate the Company soloists on this professional achievement!