Léon Bakst (1866–1924). Russian artist, illustrator and stage designer Léon Bakst was a Russian painter and stage designer who, in 1898, became associated with Serge Diaghilev and the artists behind…

Lydia Kyasht (1885-1959). Russian dancer, teacher, director and choreographer Born in St Petersburg in 1885, Lydia Kyasht studied under Pavel Gerdt in a class alongside Anna Pavlova and Tamara Karsavina….

Vaslav Nijinsky (1888-1950). Russian Dancer and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky was a legendary performer in the history of dance. Born in Kiev, both his parents were dancers, as was his sister,…