Famous veterans shared personal stories about the difficult transition from performing to teaching or retiring.

The episode provided an intimate look at the sacrifices and triumphs behind the scenes of the world's most prestigious stages:

You can find more details or watch archival clips of this episode on the official Channel One website or popular Russian media portals like Vokrug.TV .

Participants spoke about the physical toll of the profession, including the constant pain and the "bloody" reality of pointe shoes. Notable Guests and Performances

The show featured archival footage and tributes to historical icons like Anna Pavlova , Galina Ulanova , and Maya Plisetskaya .

Guests discussed the rigor of the Russian training system and how it produces dancers with a distinctive "soulful" and expressive style.

Principal dancers from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters shared their contemporary experiences.

The episode featured a special performance of the "Dance of the Knights" from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet , arranged for harps and performed by members of the Moscow State Academic Symphony Orchestra.