Tsarakov's adopted protégé who becomes the greatest ballet dancer in the world. He falls in love with Nana Carlova, runs away with her to Paris, and is subsequently blacklisted, forcing him to work in a cabaret. He returns embittered but ultimately refuses to dance upon realizing Nana's enduring love for him.
Professional bond forged through shared ballet training and artistic ambition.
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