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What do you dream of becoming? Whatever it is, you must follow your dream and never give up, no matter what life throws in your way. That’s what a young Russian woman called Irina Kolesnikova did, and now she is the brightest star in ballet today. She has captivated audiences around the world with her performances as Odette and Odile in Swan Lake, Clara in The Nutcracker, Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, and many more.
Irina grew up in St Petersburg and the moment she saw The Sleeping Beauty on TV, she decided she wanted to become a ballerina. She enrolled at the Vaganova School, but her teachers were unkind and made her lose faith in her beauty and talent. She lost all her confidence, and after graduation she couldn’t find a ballet company to hire her. She was rejected by both the Kirov and the Mussorgsky Theatres, and didn’t know what to do. Then, unexpectedly, she met an old school friend who advised her to audition for the recently formed St Petersburg Ballet Theatre, and she was accepted.
Irina quickly rose through the ranks and word of her talent and skill spread far and wide. People flocked to see her when the company toured England, Australia, South Africa, and Japan. She has also won many gold and silver medals in international competitions, and she was nominated by British critics for ‘Best Female Dancer’ at London’s National Dance Awards.
Irina is a perfect example of why you should never give up on your dream. Success comes to those who keep on trying!
- What do you most admire about Irina Kolesnikova?
- What is your dream and how do you intend to achieve it?
Write to Spotlight on Russia about a hero/heroine of yours who has achieved success through hard work and determination.
- What I admire most about Irina Kolesnikova is her determination. Despite facing rejection from top ballet companies and losing confidence in her early years, she never gave up on her childhood dream of becoming a ballerina.
- Like Irina, I have my own dreams that I’m working toward. My goal is to become a wildlife photographer, capturing the beauty of nature and raising awareness about endangered animals. I plan to achieve this by studying biology to better understand animal behaviour and practicing photography every day to improve my skills. I know there will be challenges like expensive equipment, difficult travel conditions, and competition in this field, but stories like Irina’s remind me that passion and persistence can overcome these obstacles. Maybe one day my photographs will inspire others the way Irina’s dancing inspires ballet lovers around the world.
- Another inspiring figure is cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space. Growing up in a simple working-class family, she pursued her passion for skydiving while working at a textile factory. When the space program opened, she volunteered immediately and endured extremely tough training. Her 1963 spaceflight proved women could be exceptional astronauts too. Like Irina, she shows how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things through determination.