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What could be more Russian than seeing a ballet at the city's famous Mariinsky
Theatre? Formerly known as the Kirov, where Soviet stars such as Nureyev and
Baryshnikov danced, today the Mariinsky is one of the premier ballet troupes in the
world. Tickets to see shows here are always sought-after, so book online before you
travel to ensure you don't miss out during your stay. Even if ballet isn't your thing,
the historic building is a sight in its own right, as is the next-door New Mariinsky
Theatre, Russia's first new ballet house since the revolution.
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