Vladimir Malakhov: Keeping the world dancing in lockdown
The Ukrainian former director of the Staatsballett Berlin on modern dance trends, keeping fit on Instagram and getting vaccinated.
Sören Kittel, 10.5.2021 - 14:13 Uhr
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Berliner Zeitung/Paulus PonizakVladimir Malakhov is known for his work in Moscow, New York and Tokyo. Still, he says, Berlin is where he feels most at home.
Berlin - Vladimir Malakhov (53) opens the door of his apartment in Mitte wearing a colourful kimono over sportswear. He has just finished his daily Instagram ballet class. His smile is broad and he offers a slice of "bird milk" cake, a traditional Russian snack he usually buys at a supermarket in Lichtenberg. He makes some tea, sits down and lights a cigarette.