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Nureyev

We both graduatedfrom the Polytechnical Institute. I graduated from Radio-Technical...

We both graduated
from the Polytechnical Institute. I graduated from Radio-Technical Faculty and my brother from Electro-Mechanical. So, we worked in the science

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We both graduated from the Polytechnical Institute.
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I graduated from Radio-Technical Faculty
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and my brother from Electro-Mechanical.
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So, we worked in the science.
Duration
15 seconds
Views
282
Timestamp in Movie
00:18:16
Uploaded
Jun 20, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Piece of Magic Entertainment,Little Compton Films,Rattling Stick

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Movie Summary

This striking and moving documentary from BAFTA nominated directors Jacqui and David Morris traces the extraordinary life of Rudolf Nureyev. From his birth in the 5th class carriage of a trans-Siberian train, to his dramatic leap ...
We couldn't see the new refrigerators, new cars, and so on, - Nureyev 00:08
We couldn't see the new refrigerators, new cars, and so...
The social life and socialism wasn't very active - Nureyev 00:15
The social life and socialism wasn't very active
I was studying Russian language and literature at university. - Nureyev 00:06
I was studying Russian language and literature at university...
Rudolf would come to classes with me. - Nureyev 00:05
Rudolf would come to classes with me.
The Dean gave his permission and said, - Nureyev 00:07
The Dean gave his permission and said,
"It is so encouraging to see a ballet dancer so keen to learn." - Nureyev 00:04
"It is so encouraging to see a ballet dancer so keen to...
In this period of 1950s, 1960s, - Nureyev 00:17
In this period of 1950s, 1960s,
It's an asymmetrical competition in that the West has... - Nureyev 00:19
It's an asymmetrical competition in that the West has.....
When you compare the West and the East, the Russians can say, - Nureyev 00:09
When you compare the West and the East, the Russians can say...
Rock and roll is considered by our authorities - Nureyev 00:11
Rock and roll is considered by our authorities
We could get this Röntgen film from the physicians. - Nureyev 00:32
We could get this Röntgen film from the physicians.
And then we'd compete with each other. - Nureyev 00:21
And then we'd compete with each other.
And Rudolf put his faith in it, but not very often, - Nureyev 00:13
And Rudolf put his faith in it, but not very often,
"I look back now with a touch of sadness - Nureyev 00:17
"I look back now with a touch of sadness
The Soviet Union was looking for individuals - Nureyev 00:57
The Soviet Union was looking for individuals
Every tour is significant for the theater, - Nureyev 00:07
Every tour is significant for the theater,
It's as if once you've been recognized in Paris, - Nureyev 00:07
It's as if once you've been recognized in Paris,
They want Russia to seem to be very progressive, - Nureyev 00:33
They want Russia to seem to be very progressive,
We were totally into the underground nightlife at the time - Nureyev 00:11
We were totally into the underground nightlife at the time
"I don't want to live the way you order me to. - Nureyev 00:04
"I don't want to live the way you order me to.