People who have managed to reveal their talent and achieve success at all times cause hostility from rivals. Sergei Filin became a famous ballet dancer by the age of forty. Quite unexpectedly for himself and those around him, he lost his sight as a result of the assassination attempt.
Starting conditions
According to some experts, ballet is an elite art form. It is impossible to stage a ballet performance without preliminary preparation of the actors, musical accompaniment and other attributes. Sergey Yurievich Filin is a well-known cultural figure at home and abroad. He performed as a soloist on the stage of the Bolshoi Theater and served as artistic director of the ballet troupe. His rare talent was revealed due to the coincidence of favorable circumstances. And his creative career was interrupted as a result of the purposeful actions of envious people and losers.
The future ballet soloist was born on October 27, 1970 in an ordinary Soviet family. Parents lived in Moscow. My father worked as a driver. The mother was engaged in the upbringing of children in kindergarten. Three years later, Sergei had a younger sister, Elena. The boy grew up energetic and inquisitive. Peers always invited him to participate in the boy's risky games. Often these games seriously bothered neighbors. To channel her son's energy in a positive direction, his mother enrolled him in a dance studio, which operated at the pioneer house.
Professional activity
Dancing classes captivated Sergei, and he began to attend classes with a great desire. He studied well at school. He performed at amateur art shows. After the tenth grade, Filin decided to get a specialized education at the famous Moscow choreographic school. In 1988 he completed his studies and joined the Bolshoi Ballet Company. For several years, Sergei danced in the corps de ballet. All dancers go through the test stage. Then they began to introduce him into classical performances already for the main roles. The first was "Giselle". Next - "Swan Lake" and "La Bayadere".
To present the audience with a truly professional dance, you have to practice individual elements and movements many times. Choosing a partner is very important for performing as a duet. Sergei Filin achieved excellent results when paired with Galina Stepanenko. The dancer has been awarded various prizes and awards many times. In 2001, Filin was awarded the honorary title "People's Artist of the Russian Federation". In 2008, Sergei retired from his career as a dancer and moved to the position of choreographer of a ballet group.
Attempt and personal life
In the winter of 2013, a dastardly assassination attempt was made on Sergei Filin. The offender splashed sulfuric acid in his face. As a result, the choreographer lost his sight by 90%. He had to undergo more than twenty operations.
The personal life of the people's artist has developed well. He lives in his second marriage. The husband and wife are raising two sons. He regularly meets with his father and son from his first marriage.
