Birthdate: March 31, 1872
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chudovsky District, Russia
Died: August 19, 1929
Sergei Diaghilev, a notable Russian art critic and ballet impresario, is best known for founding the Ballets Russes. His career can be split into two main phases: one in Saint Petersburg and the other as an emigrant. In Saint Petersburg, Diaghilev made substantial contributions to the art world, while his emigrant period involved nurturing and promoting talented dancers and choreographers. His legacy includes kickstarting the careers of many esteemed figures in the ballet industry.
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