How a ballerina survived the Gulag
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The Role of Artists in the Soviet Union
Nina was a dancer and coriographer during the Second World War. She performed for her fellow prisoners as well as their audiences. After being released from prison, nina returned to stage six weeks later. Her career continues until she is captured by germany in 1945. Nina's ballet 'Amean' will be shown on BBC2 at 9pm tomorrow night.
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