Mariinsky Theatre soloist Shklyarov will be buried in St. Petersburg on November 21

The funeral of Mariinsky Theatre premier Vladimir Shklyarov will take place on November 21 in St. Petersburg. This was reported on November 18 on the official website of the Mariinsky Theater.

"The civil funeral service will begin at 11:30 in the White Foyer of the Mariinsky Theater (historical stage). Entrance is free," the publication said.

According to the theater, the church funeral service will be held at 14:00 in the St. Nicholas Epiphany Sea Cathedral, and the burial ceremony - at 16:00 at the Smolensk Orthodox Cemetery.

About the death of the artist at the age of 39 years on November 16 reported in the press service of the theater.

Prima ballerina of the Mariinsky Theater Renata Shakirova commented "Izvestia" death Shklyarov. According to her, the premier of the theater fully gave himself to the stage.

In 2003, Shklyarov graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet. Vaganova, after which he became a member of the company. In 2011 he was awarded premiere status at the Mariinsky Theatre. His repertoire has included classical ballets and contemporary choreography. The soloist has been awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.