🎭 Boris Vladimirovich Volkoff — the Russian father of the Canadian Ballet
Today marks the 1️⃣2️⃣6️⃣th anniversary of the birth of an outstanding cultural figure — Boris Vladimirovich Volkoff (Baskakoff) (April 24, 1900 – March 11, 1974), a Russian-Canadian ballet master, choreographer, and teacher.
He was born in the village of Shchepotyevo, Belinsky District (now the Penza Region) of the Russian Empire. He studied at the Moscow State Academy of Choreography and performed with the company of Mikhail Mordkin. After the Revolution, he emigrated to Shanghai and in 1929 settled in Toronto, Ontario.
🇨🇦 In 1930, he founded one of the first ballet schools in the country — the Boris Volkoff School of Dance — which became a major center for training generations of dancers. It was here that the core of the National Ballet of Canada, founded in 1951 by British choreographer Celia Franca, was formed.
Volkoff actively developed a national repertoire, creating productions inspired by Indigenous cultures and Canadian history, thereby shaping a unique identity for Canadian ballet. In 1949, he premiered "The Red Ear of Corn", based on Canadian folklore, with music by prominent Canadian composer John Weinzweig.
Despite a complicated artistic path, his contribution to the development of ballet in Canada remains fundamental.
In 1973, Boris Volkoff was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. He is buried at York Cemetery in Toronto.
❗️ In 2009, a commemorative plaque was installed at the site of Volkoff’s studio (771 Yonge St., Toronto).
🎬 His life and legacy are the subject of the documentary “Boris Volkoff — The Russian Father of the Canadian Ballet” by Russian compatriot M.Kravchinsky.
Today marks the 1️⃣2️⃣6️⃣th anniversary of the birth of an outstanding cultural figure — Boris Vladimirovich Volkoff (Baskakoff) (April 24, 1900 – March 11, 1974), a Russian-Canadian ballet master, choreographer, and teacher.
He was born in the village of Shchepotyevo, Belinsky District (now the Penza Region) of the Russian Empire. He studied at the Moscow State Academy of Choreography and performed with the company of Mikhail Mordkin. After the Revolution, he emigrated to Shanghai and in 1929 settled in Toronto, Ontario.
🇨🇦 In 1930, he founded one of the first ballet schools in the country — the Boris Volkoff School of Dance — which became a major center for training generations of dancers. It was here that the core of the National Ballet of Canada, founded in 1951 by British choreographer Celia Franca, was formed.
Volkoff actively developed a national repertoire, creating productions inspired by Indigenous cultures and Canadian history, thereby shaping a unique identity for Canadian ballet. In 1949, he premiered "The Red Ear of Corn", based on Canadian folklore, with music by prominent Canadian composer John Weinzweig.
Despite a complicated artistic path, his contribution to the development of ballet in Canada remains fundamental.
In 1973, Boris Volkoff was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. He is buried at York Cemetery in Toronto.
❗️ In 2009, a commemorative plaque was installed at the site of Volkoff’s studio (771 Yonge St., Toronto).
🎬 His life and legacy are the subject of the documentary “Boris Volkoff — The Russian Father of the Canadian Ballet” by Russian compatriot M.Kravchinsky.
🎭Борис Владимирович Волков — русский отец канадского балета
Сегодня исполняется 1️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ лет со дня рождения выдающегося деятеля культуры — Бориса Владимировича Волкова (Баскакова) (24.04.1900–11.03.1974 гг.), русско-канадского балетмейстера, хореографа и педагога.
Родился в селе Щепотьево, Белинского района (ныне - Пензенской обл.) Российской империи. Отучился в Московской государственной академии хореографии. Выступал в труппе М.М.Мордкина. После революции эмигрировал в г. Шанхай. В 1929 г. осел в Торонто, пров. Онтарио.
🇨🇦 В 1930 году открыл одну из первых в стране балетных школ ("Boris Volkoff School of Dance"), ставшую центром подготовки нескольких поколений артистов. Именно здесь сформировался костяк основанного в 1951 г. британским хореографом С.Франка (жен.) Национального балета Канады.
Волков активно развивал национальный репертуар, создавая постановки, вдохновлённые культурой коренных народов и канадской историей, тем самым закладывая уникальную идентичность канадского балета. В 1949 году состоялась премьера его балета "The Red Ear of Corn", основанного на канадском фольклоре, с музыкой выдающегося канадского композитора Дж.Вайнцвейга.
Несмотря на сложный творческий путь и разногласия по художественным вопросам, его вклад в развитие балетного искусства в Канаде остаётся фундаментальным.
В 1973 году Борис Владимирович стал кавалером Ордена Канады 3 степени. Похоронен на Йоркском кладбище г. Торонто.
❗️ В 2009 на месте академии Б.В.Волкова (771 Yonge St., Toronto) в Торонто была установлена мемориальная доска в его честь.
🎬 Истории его жизни и творчества посвящён документальный фильм ("Boris Volkoff — The Russian Father of the Canadian Ballet") нашего соотечественника М.Э.Кравчинского.
Сегодня исполняется 1️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ лет со дня рождения выдающегося деятеля культуры — Бориса Владимировича Волкова (Баскакова) (24.04.1900–11.03.1974 гг.), русско-канадского балетмейстера, хореографа и педагога.
Родился в селе Щепотьево, Белинского района (ныне - Пензенской обл.) Российской империи. Отучился в Московской государственной академии хореографии. Выступал в труппе М.М.Мордкина. После революции эмигрировал в г. Шанхай. В 1929 г. осел в Торонто, пров. Онтарио.
🇨🇦 В 1930 году открыл одну из первых в стране балетных школ ("Boris Volkoff School of Dance"), ставшую центром подготовки нескольких поколений артистов. Именно здесь сформировался костяк основанного в 1951 г. британским хореографом С.Франка (жен.) Национального балета Канады.
Волков активно развивал национальный репертуар, создавая постановки, вдохновлённые культурой коренных народов и канадской историей, тем самым закладывая уникальную идентичность канадского балета. В 1949 году состоялась премьера его балета "The Red Ear of Corn", основанного на канадском фольклоре, с музыкой выдающегося канадского композитора Дж.Вайнцвейга.
Несмотря на сложный творческий путь и разногласия по художественным вопросам, его вклад в развитие балетного искусства в Канаде остаётся фундаментальным.
В 1973 году Борис Владимирович стал кавалером Ордена Канады 3 степени. Похоронен на Йоркском кладбище г. Торонто.
❗️ В 2009 на месте академии Б.В.Волкова (771 Yonge St., Toronto) в Торонто была установлена мемориальная доска в его честь.
🎬 Истории его жизни и творчества посвящён документальный фильм ("Boris Volkoff — The Russian Father of the Canadian Ballet") нашего соотечественника М.Э.Кравчинского.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov meets with Chinese counterpart in Moscow
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has held talks with Chinese Minister of National Defence Admiral Dong Jun, who is in Russia on an official visit.
During the meeting, the Russian Defence Minister stressed that the permanent personal contact between the leaders of the two countries, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, determines the special role of bilateral cooperation.
💬 Andrei Belousov expressed confidence that today's talks will make it possible to compare positions and determine further steps within the framework of the strategic interaction between the two countries.
🔹 In turn, Minister of National Defence of the People's Republic of China Admiral Dong Jun noted that under the strategic guidance of the President of the People's Republic of China and the President of the Russian Federation, relations between China and Russia are always developing on the right track and at a high level.
✅ The Chinese military leader stressed that this year is an important time, an important year for the development of relations between the two countries, especially in the field of defence cooperation. Therefore, many important events are planned at the highest level during this period.
🤝 The head of the Ministry of National Defence People's Republic of China expressed readiness, in accordance with the agreements reached between the two countries, together with the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation to seize every opportunity to strengthen strategic interaction and expand mutually beneficial cooperation in order to provide a powerful impetus to the high-quality development of China-Russia relations.
🔹 Before the talks at the Russian Defence Ministry facilities, there was an official ceremony to greet the Chinese Minister of National Defence with the participation of the honour guard company.
🔹 Previously, Minister of National Defence of the People's Republic of China Admiral Dong Jun and members of the Chinese delegation laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden and observed a minute of silence in memory of the soldiers who had died on the battlefields of the Great Patriotic War.
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Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has held talks with Chinese Minister of National Defence Admiral Dong Jun, who is in Russia on an official visit.
During the meeting, the Russian Defence Minister stressed that the permanent personal contact between the leaders of the two countries, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, determines the special role of bilateral cooperation.
'This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of strategic partnership and cooperation between Russia and China, as well as the 25th anniversary of our fundamental Treaty of Good Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation. Military bilateral cooperation takes on particular importance in a constantly changing military-political situation. This is one of the key elements of regional and global security,' the Russian Defence Minister noted.
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🇷🇺🇰🇵 On April 24, Russia’s Minister of Internal Affairs, General of Police Vladimir Kolokoltsev visited the city of Wonsan during his visit to the DPRK.
The Russian Minister toured the city’s infrastructure. Originally a port city, Wonsan has since developed into a modern centre of recreation and tourism. Thanks to its scenic surroundings, mild climate and advanced infrastructure, the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Area is an attractive international-level destination.
💬 The head of the Russian delegation noted the careful preservation of memorials to Soviet soldiers in Wonsan and the commitment to safeguarding historical memory of the heroism of our ancestors during the Second World War:
🌟 Vladimir Kolokoltsev laid a wreath at the monument to the Soviet soldiers. The Russian delegation observed a minute of silence in memory of the warriors who fell in the battles to liberate Korea in 1945.
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🇷🇺🇰🇵 On April 24, Russia’s Minister of Internal Affairs, General of Police Vladimir Kolokoltsev visited the city of Wonsan during his visit to the DPRK.
The Russian Minister toured the city’s infrastructure. Originally a port city, Wonsan has since developed into a modern centre of recreation and tourism. Thanks to its scenic surroundings, mild climate and advanced infrastructure, the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Area is an attractive international-level destination.
💬 The head of the Russian delegation noted the careful preservation of memorials to Soviet soldiers in Wonsan and the commitment to safeguarding historical memory of the heroism of our ancestors during the Second World War:
At a time when, 80 years after the defeat of Hitler’s Germany and militarist Japan, revanchist sentiments are re-emerging, it is vital not to betray the feat of those who gave their lives for the Great Victory.
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🇷🇺 The Embassy of Russia to Canada and the Consulate General in Montreal took part in ceremonial events marking the 25th anniversary of the cultural and educational center “Mechta”— one of the leading Russian schools in Montreal and the province of Quebec.
📚 Over a quarter century, the Center has educated several generations of students, preserving and promoting the Russian language, culture, and traditional spiritual and moral values among Russian compatriots in Canada.
🎙 In his remarks, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy Oleg Shapovalov noted:
🎓 We wish its director Tatiana Sitnikova and the team continued success, new achievements, and further strengthening of the Russian language’s position in North America.
📚 Over a quarter century, the Center has educated several generations of students, preserving and promoting the Russian language, culture, and traditional spiritual and moral values among Russian compatriots in Canada.
🎙 In his remarks, Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy Oleg Shapovalov noted:
Today, “Mechta” is not just a school, but a true focal point of the Russian world in Canada, where language, culture, and the continuity of generations are preserved.
🎓 We wish its director Tatiana Sitnikova and the team continued success, new achievements, and further strengthening of the Russian language’s position in North America.
🇷🇺 Руководство Посольства России в Канаде и Генерального консульства в Монреале приняло участие в торжественных мероприятиях по случаю 25-летия культурно-образовательного центра «Мечта» — одной из ведущих русских школ Монреаля и провинции Квебек.
📚 За четверть века Центр подготовил не одно поколение учащихся, сохраняя и развивая русский язык, культуру и традиционные духовно-нравственные ценности среди соотечественников в Канаде.
🎙 В приветственном слове советник-посланник Посольства России в Канаде О.В.Шаповалов подчеркнул:
🎓 Желаем директору Т.И.Ситниковой и коллективу «Мечты» дальнейших успехов, новых достижений и упрочнения позиций русского языка в Северной Америке.
📚 За четверть века Центр подготовил не одно поколение учащихся, сохраняя и развивая русский язык, культуру и традиционные духовно-нравственные ценности среди соотечественников в Канаде.
🎙 В приветственном слове советник-посланник Посольства России в Канаде О.В.Шаповалов подчеркнул:
Сегодня “Мечта” — это не просто школа, а настоящая точка сборки Русского мира в Канаде, где сохраняется язык, культура и связь поколений.
🎓 Желаем директору Т.И.Ситниковой и коллективу «Мечты» дальнейших успехов, новых достижений и упрочнения позиций русского языка в Северной Америке.