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Who was the director of the Bolshoi Theatre during Maya Plisetskaya's initial years there?

  • Leonid Lavrovsky

  • Yuri Grigorovich

  • Vasili Vainonen

  • Rostislav Zakharov

Answer

Leonid Lavrovsky, a renowned ballet dancer and choreographer, served as the director of the Bolshoi Theatre during Maya Plisetskaya's early years there. Under his leadership, Lavrovsky brought about significant changes in Theatre's repertoire and artistic direction. He introduced new, modern productions while also preserving the classical heritage of the Bolshoi, fostering a period of growth and innovation in the world of ballet.
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