What was unique about Nureyev's defection?
It was covered by CNN
It was the first defection of a Soviet artist during the Cold War
It was facilitated by the CIA
None of these
Answer
Nureyev's defection from the Soviet Union in 1961 was the first defection of a Soviet artist during the Cold War. It was a major event that shocked the world and sent shockwaves through the Soviet Union. Nureyev was a national hero and his defection was seen as a betrayal of his country.
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