Lesya Vorotnyk Explained

Lesya Vorotnyk is a Ukrainian ballerina.

Biography

Vorotnyk danced as a member of the corps de ballet, and later as a soloist, with the National Opera of Ukraine.[1] [2]

She joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War in March 2022, after the country's opera houses were ordered to close.[2] [3] [4] She enlisted after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called upon citizens to defend Ukraine against the Russian invasion.[5] A picture of Vorotnyk wearing military gear and holding a Kalashnikov rifle circulated on social media platforms.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How Putin's Invasion of Ukraine Has Affected the Ballet World. March 4, 2022. Pointe Magazine.
  2. News: Ukrainian Dancers Find Shelter Abroad as War Rages at Home. Aurelien. Breeden. Marina. Harss. The New York Times. March 8, 2022.
  3. Web site: Danseuse de ballet, artiste d'opéra et rappeuse : le monde de l'art prend les armes en Ukraine. March 3, 2022. Divertissement News Day FR.
  4. Web site: Two ballet dancers join military to fight for Ukraine. March 4, 2022. KMGH.
  5. Web site: Ballet dancers from Kyiv National Opera join military to fight for Ukraine. Classic FM.
  6. Web site: From ballerinas to boxers, Ukrainian sports stars sign up to fight Russia. March 9, 2022.

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