The Laureates of the Russian Federation of the Young Cultural figures in 2024 were announced. Regarding the achievements that have won such a high award, organizing the Peace program. The opinion of Alexei Melnikova was said by Prima-Blallerina of Mariinsky Theater Renat Shakirova academic academic state.
They say this is not just a reward for what has been done, but this is a progress of what needs to be done in the future.
For me, this is a great progress and responsibility. In front of him, viewers and, of course, for my teachers, supporters and trust in me. This award is the result of a common job.
You were born in Uzbekistan, living in Bashkortan, went to study at St. Petersburg. And when to appear in your life?
A professional ballet in my life has appeared when I entered the Parats Academy in St. Petersburg. This is a world school. And realize that I love music and move to me when I was four years old. My mother realized that I could not stand in place when the music rang. I jump for hours. Mom decided to direct this energy in the right direction and took me to the film of the studio “The Sun. in Bashkortan, it exists to this day. It is my first steps starting on stage. I have studied classical, national and modern dances. Our team has come to competitions and festivals.
What is the most difficult for you?
The most difficult thing is to be left behind without a mother at the age of 11. She took me and left me in a boarding school at the Par Peace Dance Academy. But I'm not the only one. There are six girls from different cities with me in the room. We had to study independently and responsibilities. No one does homework for us, no one helps. So we were older. But this educational process is so interesting that I don't see how fast the flight time is. From an early age, we participated in the shows of Mariinsky and Mikhailovsky Theater. They were small, but went on stage. For us, of course, it's funny.
Remember your first exit on stage?
The first exit is at the Academy of “Dedication to students. We solemnly out of Polonaise, and we have been given student tickets. It is interesting, important and responsible. At this point, you understand that now the three -lives in your life for a long time. This is a turning point in my life.
For Ballerina, to become a Prima – the pinnacle of career. What is your path to this title?
It was a very long journey. The most important thing is not withdrawing and not afraid of falling, continuing to stand up and move forward. It is not an important situation for me, but how much you surrender to your career and ballet party. Taking the state, you can stop, you need to continue improving yourself every day – this is the most important thing.
The great Maya Plisetskaya said: The character is fate, and fate is a character. Did you play a role in your life?
Sure. The character is very important. I was lucky in this. I am a very strong, stubborn person. If I want something, I will come to the end. Therefore, I agree with Maya Mikhailovna's statement.
What is the condition of Prima-Ballerina?
I can talk about my wishes, about the new roles and parties I want. But this situation is even greater responsibility, because you become the face of the theater. You have no wrong chance. This is a responsibility only increased each time.
Which party is your favorite?
In essence and temperament, Kitri from ballet don don quixote. This is my dream with the Academy. In the first year of working in the theater, this dream came true, which I was very happy. For adults and love – this is very close to me.
Are you practicing something new now?
Correct. We had a premiere in our theater – one ballet. Vyacheslav Samodurov's dance. Launched in April.
And Prima-Ballerina of Mariinsky Theater Renat Shakirova by Mariinsky Shakirova?
I dreamed of a large number of parties in my pig bank. I dream that my dance makes people happier. For me, the most important thing is to get along with myself, my body and dance.