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Rudolf Nureyev, Galina Ulanova and Mikhail Baryshnikov are world-famous Russian dancers and they all went to the same school - the Vaganova Ballet Academy. Aspiring dancers from Russia and beyond still dream of studying there. Future ballet stars have perfected their art here for nearly 300 years. To become a professional ballet dancer, you have to start at an early age. Every year, thousands of children head to St. Petersburg to try their luck. Only around 70 are accepted, competition is tough and only the most promising dancers succeed. Entering the academy is only half the battle. Completing a gruelling eight-year curriculum and living far from your family is much more difficult. Only half the students make it throughout the whole programme. But it can pay off - graduates get the chance to dance with the world’s best companies. Today is World Ballet Day! Check out Olya's story, along with many other young hopefuls, who really want to become prima ballerinas. Follow: https://t.me/rtdocumentary