Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.

Sergei Polunin, a former star at London's Royal Ballet, said on Wednesday that he had decided to leave Russia with his family, complaining that his "soul" did not feel like it was in its right place.

Sergei Polunin, a former star at London’s Royal Ballet, has announced his decision to leave Russia with his family.

Yet, his personal journey has been as dramatic as his performances, marked by triumphs, controversies, and now, a decision to leave Russia. Also read High-Ranking Russian Pilot Found Dead in Apple Orchard Polunin,

MOSCOW - Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Dec 18 announced that he plans to leave Russia.

Principal male dancer Sergei Polunin, 35, became the Royal Ballet's youngest ever principal ... to Instagram to announce that he is leaving Russia with his family for good.

Ballet dancer Sergei Polunin is going to leave Russia. He published a kind of farewell post on his page on the social network.

Moscow — Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia. The Ukrainian-Russian dancer ...

"I am hoping for Humanity of the president of Russia and if there is a possibility ... Polunin won a scholarship to train at the Royal Ballet School in London and became its youngest ever ...

Sergei Polunin has been a vocal supporter of Vladimir Putin, sporting three tattoos on his body bearing the Russian President's likeness.

Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia. The Ukrainian-Russian dancer was one of ...

Former Royal Ballet star Sergei Polunin, famous for his tattoos of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday announced that he plans to leave Russia.