Nikolai Tsiskaridze turns 50 years old, and colleagues, including People’s Artist of Russia and former Bolshoi Theater prima Svetlana Zakharova, share their memories of him. Zakharova describes him as a bright personality and an outstanding artist, noting that he was lucky to have natural talents and meet outstanding people along the way.

Nikolai Tsiskaridze was educated at the best choreographic school of the Soviet Union under the guidance of the brilliant Pyotr Pestov. Then Yuri Grigorovich noticed his talent, and he was accepted into the Bolshoi Theater, where he studied with famous artists and teachers.

Svetlana Zakharova emphasized that Tsiskaridze achieved his mastery through diligence and hard work. She noted that in a professional environment his honest and harsh position does not always find understanding, but she emphasized his frankness and directness.

Zakharova expressed wishes to her colleague for new successes on the stage of the Mikhailovsky Theater, adding wishes for patience, wisdom and finding talented students. In conclusion, she wished him happiness, love and health.