Yacobson Ballet, Saint Petersburg

Name: Yacobson Ballet
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Telephone: +7 812 273-19-97

#158 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Yacobson Ballet is a Russian ballet company. It was founded in 1969 by Ballet Master and choreographer Leonid Yacobson. It was the first Russian independent company which gained prominence within the Russian ballet landscape and received the title of "Miniature Company", referring to the short lengths of the pieces created by its founder. During seven years as a director, Yacobson worked on the development of dance in Russia and collaborated with dancers including Natalia Makarova, Alla Osipenko, Maya Plisetskaya and Mikhail Baryshnikov. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°56'16"N, 30°21'22"E

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Центральный район (Литейный)Saint Petersburg Russia

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+7 812 273-19-97

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Yacobson Ballet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fabergé Museum, Saint Michael's Castle, Fountain House, Anichkov Bridge.

0.5 miSW
Museum
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0.7 miW
Art exhibitions in 1790s royal residence
Saint Michael's Castle, Saint Petersburg
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~1960 ftW
Museum, Baroque architecture
Fountain House, Saint Petersburg
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0.5 miSW
The oldest bridge across the Fontanka
Anichkov Bridge, Saint Petersburg
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~1980 ftN
Domed, 18th-century orthodox cathedral
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0.7 miSW
Guided tours of 18th-century palace
Anichkov Palace, Saint Petersburg
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~1940 ftSE
Music venue
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0.5 miSE
Square
Vosstaniya Square, Saint Petersburg
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Baroque architecture, Museum, History museum
Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace, Saint Petersburg
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0.6 miNE
Memorial
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0.5 miW
Museum, Circus
Ciniselli Circus, Saint Petersburg
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yacobson Ballet?

Nearby attractions include Liteyny Theatre, Saint Petersburg (8 min walk), Liteyny Avenue, Saint Petersburg (9 min walk), Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House, Saint Petersburg (9 min walk), Malcevskij rynok, Saint Petersburg (9 min walk).

How to get to Yacobson Ballet by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yacobson Ballet:

Bus

Улица Маяковского • Lines: 15 (2 min walk)
Улица Жуковского • Lines: 22 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

улица Жуковского • Lines: 15, 3, 8 (9 min walk)

Tram

улица Некрасова • Lines: Т1 (8 min walk)
Цирк • Lines: Т1 (16 min walk)

Metro

Чернышевская • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)
Маяковская • Lines: 3 (13 min walk)

Train

St. Petersburg Glavny (21 min walk)