Book Description In 1999 the Maryinsky (formerly Kirov) Ballet and Theater in St Petersburg re-created its 1890 production of Sleeping Beauty The revival showed the classic work in its original sets and costumes and restored pantomime and choreography that had been eliminated over the past century Nevertheless, the work proved unexpectedly обэщы controversial, with many Russian dance professionals and historians denouncing it In order to understand how a historically informed performance could be ridiculedby those responsible for writing the history of Russian and Soviet ballet, Tim Scholl traces the history of Sleeping Beauty and discusses the tradition, ideology, and popular legend that have shaped its development In the process he provides a history of Russian and Soviet ballet during the twentieth century A fascinating slice of cultural history, the book will appeal not only to dance historians but also to those interested in the arts and cultural policies of the Soviet and post-Soviet periods.  Кто виноват2004 г 256 стр ISBN 0300099568.