Moscow — Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia. The Ukrainian-Russian dancer was one of the most prominent stars who backed Russia's unilateral 2014 annexation of Crimea and its military assault on Ukraine.

Sergei Polunin, a former star at London's Royal Ballet, said on Wednesday that he had decided to leave Russia with his family, complaining that his "soul" did not feel like it was in its right place.

Sergei Polunin, a former star at London’s Royal Ballet, has announced his decision to leave Russia with his family.

Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia.

Sergei Polunin has been a vocal supporter of Vladimir Putin, sporting three tattoos on his body bearing the Russian President's likeness.

Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia.With his tattoos and rebellious attitude, he became known as the "bad boy of ballet" and caused a sensation by resigning from the Royal Ballet at the height of his fame in 2012.

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Sergei Polunin, a former star at London's Royal Ballet ... has been a vocal supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, sporting three tattoos on his body bearing the ...

Yet, his personal journey has been as dramatic as his performances, marked by triumphs, controversies, and now, a decision to leave Russia. Also read High-Ranking Russian Pilot Found Dead in Apple Orchard Polunin,

A Russian ballet star has said he's leaving the country with his family because his 'soul' doesn't feel like it's in the right place.

He made history at London's Royal Ballet as its youngest principal at age 20 and ... Notably, he has been an outspoken supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, featuring the leader's likeness in tattoos on his body, despite the conflict between ...

Principal male dancer Sergei Polunin, 35, became the Royal ... of the Sevastopol Opera and Ballet Theatre in annexed Crimea in 2019. He became a key supporter of Putin;s invasion of Ukraine ...

Fico’s views on Russia’s war on Ukraine differ sharply from most other European leaders. Slovakia's prime minister returned to power last year after his leftist party won parliamentary elections on a pro-Russia and anti-American platform.