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]

References

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