A NIGHT AT THE RUSSIAN BALLET | Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg

An absolute MUST if you are visiting St Petersburg in Russia is the historic and opulent Mariinsky Theatre. It is home to some of the world's most talented ballet dancers and has been a pillar of inspiration for those interested in the arts. I had an absolutely unforgettable night here watching Les Sylphides and hope you enjoy the inside look to what is like to go to the ballet in Russia. Even better, I hope you try it out for yourself! xo
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[@ymmv99]

What I like about Russian ballet performances is that you see quite a lot of children in the audience. Compared to the west it seems that many more Russian parents find it important that their their children learn to appreciate classic art (ballet, classical music, literature).

[@AlinaMcleod]

That is very true. I was dragged against my will as a kid and remember finding it very boring, but something obviously did stick and I have a great appreciation for it now.

[@mandarin408]

Eni yes , but it’s not their fault. It’s all social engineering by the oligarch class in the west .

[@olgaluna6447]

@@AlinaMcleod Russian education uses classical art, classicism in all its forms since the young age. It start with classical architecture of Moscow and St. Petersburg buildings, classical performances based on Pushkin's fairy-tales in kindergartens, studying classical literature in school and visiting classical theater performances based on Dostoyevskii, Tolstoy, Chekhov, etc., classical concerts on TV and... ending with classical music at funerals )) You must have noticed all these things while in Russia.

[@user-mt6ty4ye8y]

Classical education and upbringing in Russia begins from early childhood: first, the puppet theater, then the drama theater, opera and ballet theater, and only, somewhere in the 15-17 years, concerts of your favorite pop singers take place.

[@agustindejesus7398]

@Eni....Eni, in the West you go to a theater to see and hear the performance, not to hear a damn kid crying and screaming. So, why take a kid to a performance they are not interested besides being expensive.

[@augieresendiz5745]

To think that this is where Tchaikovsky once held his premieres and especially that of The Nutcracker almost brings me to tears. I am so happy you got to experience this wonderful place of music and history!

[@gustavocastillo2460]

I noticed a magical night, thanks for showing us and you look very beautiful.

[@iasminaalexandra8491]

I wanted to visit Russia but now I wish even more! It's such an artistic country for me, I'm old-fashioned although I'm a young girl. I am from Romania and I have many things in common with you Russians, you are wonderful!😃❤

[@AlinaMcleod]

I hope you are able to visit sometime!

[@iasminaalexandra8491]

@@user-or4sk6bx8u I don't know what you think about Romanians but I think I didn't say anything wrong!

[@user-mj8lb2xk7n]

Dear girl, welcome to Russia! Don't listen any stoopid men.

[@TheBigTatarin]

@@iasminaalexandra8491 dont pay attention, i think he is idiot. You are welcome.

[@igorkorolenko3204]

Thank You, Alexandra!

[@Mallorca1005]

My family (celebrating dad’s 80th birthday) went to Russia this past summer. Wow, superb! Mariinsky Theatre ballet, Firebird, was breathtaking. We all fell in love with Russia: culture, people, food. We look forward to going back.

[@evelynbyrd4961]

Loved it.

[@ryanjamesr_]

I’m moving to Moscow this month and I’m so excited to be able to attend events like this

[@AlinaMcleod]

Hope you love it!

[@ryanjamesr_]

Alina Mcleod I hope so too!

[@P.Whitestrake]

This is so high class! I guess it felt like you were time travelling to the 18th century, wasn't it?

[@Grizathvili]

Genuinely agree!

[@juansuponatime517]

Da...! CLASS👏❤️

[@rarindraprakarsa4376]

Attended ballet performance in Marinsky and Mikhailovsky ...amazing ! The Swan Lake ballet was the best performance I have ever seen in my life.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That's wonderful! Swan Lake would be incredible to see there.

[@alekseilutov7215]

Thanks, Alina! Спасибо Большое!

[@johngonzalez4298]

Sending my love from Miami, Florida, USA 🇺🇸

[@user-ni8bc2yj8f]

Из России с любовью!

[@user-lm2gy8dp1q]

Nice.Hello from Russia and wellcome!

[@Im2you]

AIina She innovated and reached the pinnacle of creativity and classical spirit in the setting of literature, theater and music. These places give people creativity and inner culture. Unmatched ..❤

[@midafricam]

Wow the architecture is absolutely beautiful, thx for for sharing the inside

[@AlinaMcleod]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@user-bw7gg6xx5e]

Балет это наше всё .

[@lizadoingsmth]

I live in St.Petersburg and I’m so happy you are liked The show and our beautiful theatre!

[@lupebutterfly9161]

We were there two years ago to see a ballet We were a bit disappointed to see such a beautiful theater but so poorly maintained. We had front row and the seats were very uncomfortable. The cushions were worn out. I know what you mean, we could hardly take any pictures as we were rushed out as soon as the performance was over. The lights were quickly turned off and the attendants were not pleasant. The Bolshoi Theater in Moscow was a far better better experience, it was amazing. Your video is on point.

[@jhonbhai5516]

Very beautiful city From India

[@alexgoncharov7319]

🇮🇳🖐🇷🇺

[@laineonthego]

oh my gosh , everything looks so beautiful! 😊😍😍❤️❤️ I hope to visit Russia someday!! I really want to see Moscow and St.Petersburg! Such a stunning city! The theatre looks absolutely amazing!! It’s like going back in time!! 🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️ Much love from California, USA!

[@AlinaMcleod]

I hope you are able to make it happen sometime!

[@laineonthego]

@@AlinaMcleod Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️ I hope so too! 😊

[@Reporterfy]

Alina just keeps getting more awesome. Fantastic building ...very classy.

[@danb.9713]

Such a beautiful theatre! I know that you had a great time and that the ballet was superb. Great memory for you.

[@BOC-kr2il]

The Marinsky Theatre, where ballet dancers all across the world dream of performing. Cool looking earrings you have on Alina

[@jeffreysearch]

Yes i seen Swan lake in St Petersburg.. it was an amazing experience to see the beauty and professional style of Russian ballerina`s .. we were lucky to have nice seats.. close to the stage, so i could see the Musicians play as well as the beauty of the ladies in the ballet. Amazing city and Palace`s too. Love it in Russia.

[@jean-simondesjardins2819]

The more videos you make in Санкт-Петербург, the more this wonderful city steals my heart. Thank you!

[@sumitsingh1254]

Classic example of great architecture and style, glad you made it and did great presentation. Wow

[@colucci5218]

Loved the vlog 😊💕

[@ShigeruWakita]

Awesome!!! Thank you for sharing us your wonderful experience at Mariinsky Theatre. If I have an opportunity to visit St. Petersburg, I will definitely choose to purchase ticket of this. If I could bathe in afterglow of the Ballet at the bar, it must be so wonderful😊

[@hadiavlogspakistaniyoutube5202]

Thanks dear sharing amazing ❤️ theatre

[@rockroll2787]

Thank you Alina for another great video!

[@user-fj3pe2zz8n]

Прекрасный театр. 5 лет назад смотрела там Жизель. Место "намоленное", потрясающий дух и атмосфера высокого искусства. Там восторг начинается с зеркал в гардеробе.

[@makhnonatalie2600]

А для девушки Алины, похоже, театр начинается с буфета. Сопровождающий текст ужасен!

[@buckmaster5552]

Love the music.The theatre is amazing. The ballet dancers are the best in the world. I might add you looked amazing as well. very tasteful makeup

[@harbanslal3941]

Thanku so much for making this beautiful video,, Russia 🇷🇺 so beautiful country I love Russian people

[@ArcAudios77]

Wonderful Alina, best wishes sent upon each day.

[@marcelodive]

This is so beautiful! Thanks, Alina, for the video, you are getting better at this every day :) Cheers from Brazil

[@AlinaMcleod]

Marcelo Pereira Rodrigues thank you very much!

[@aaahtex902]

THANK YOU ALINA = what a Fantastic Palatial Theater

[@atihery]

Very nice! Thank you for share this video with us

[@butthurty]

Well performances at the Mariinsky Theater ends quite late. So local workers and guests don't have much time to get to the subway before it's close and they don't have any subway station near theatre.

[@meryuk]

Bravo

[@calripson]

Great work as usual Alina.

[@BolshoySochiTuapse]

*Какая красивая девушка! И английский просто как родная речь*

[@s.a.stewart2743]

The more of her videos that I watch, the more I like them. She should have half a million subscribers.

[@georgeappell9513]

Not only is the hall beautiful and exquisite but you look right at home there.

[@annyvitoria2662]

Amazing ❤

[@Roman1111]

Аленочка ты прелесть....

[@user-vm3tg4gu9d]

Как всегда очень красивое, сочное и яркое видео! Спасибо!

[@harbanslal3941]

Лиза Х so beautiful country Russia 🇷🇺

[@Solomon_130]

Русский балет,это бренд! Признанный во всем мире.

[@romanz9342]

Vess Vess заябись

[@user-lg8rp4fq9f]

Созданые французом)))

[@spbtvmaster]

@@user-lg8rp4fq9f каким французом, двоечник? У нас свой балет и своя школа, а у французов своя. А начиналось всё в Италии.

[@user-ox3py4wu6k]

@@user-lg8rp4fq9f сейчас бы сравнивать средневековые китайские реактивные петарды ( к примеру ) и современные космические ракеты)

[@muratomar6502]

@@spbtvmaster Мариус Петипа, из Марселя...

[@manish7182]

I'm reading now about Russia's history.... That's why I'm here🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️ Luv from India 🇮🇳

[@alexzubov1142]

Thank you so much Alina, for showing truth, real face of Russia and Russian people... thank you for your great job!) 😘🌹🌹🌹

[@tttttttt8482]

Real face of Russia ? Ok. 20 century = communist regime, lots of countries occupied by Russia = tens of millions dead. Now, 21 century, war in Georgia started by Russians, war in Ukraine, o yes, war in Cecnia, hundreds of thousands are dead..And, those"good" Russian people support Putin, Medvedev, all their government, who did this instead of stopping all this aggression against others countries. Have a nice time

[@tttttttt8482]

And after the balet everyone was thrown away, now, that's real Russia))

[@alexzubov1142]

Only narrow minded human can think like that! Lots of countries were looted and occupied by British Empire. And they are still killing hundreds of thousands people across the world to this day. Sponsoring revolutions and murdering of nations leaders! Open your yes!

[@bear78rusable]

Хорошего времени суток! Всё у Вас хорошо. Больше всего впечатлил подбор музыки для Ваших видео. Очень гармонично и всегда в тему! У Вас очень хороший вкус!

[@leehart1498]

WOW, the architecture is un-worldly.

[@user-lk7qu4ym9c]

Алиночка, как же ты подчеркиваешь собой всю эту красоту. Вы прямо дополняете друг друга))))

[@ankir63]

Алина -ты умница )

[@carlwelliott6972]

A favorite of mine from high school. USA has many fine theatres.

[@FluffyKittenofMordor]

The interior decor of that place is incredibly ornate! Very Victorian and frou frou.

[@AlinaMcleod]

“Frou frou” phrase of the day!

[@natashaadams6767]

Alina Mcleod Leo Tolstoy ‘Anna Karenina’. ‘Frou Frou’ - name of Count Vronski’s horse.

[@rizwanhabib2532]

That seems a lot of fun

[@user-qf8hp2sc3x]

Как всегда, умничка!

[@ZhivagoDoctor]

Alina, another nice video. You look beautiful as always.

[@shannonpickens7695]

Very beautiful! Another endeavor to add to the bucket list! 👍

[@hanamichelle]

I loved watching this! I saw this theatre during the World Cup in 2018 when I was also studying a summer intensive Russian course at SPGU. Our classes were at the Smolny Sobor)). To me this theatre needs some refurbishment to get back to its grandiose past. I smelled dust similar to the smell of the Odessa Opera Theatre before it was refurbished. Now for me, Odessa's theatre surpasses the classic Marinsky in beauty but not in size. The new Marinsky or Marinsky 2 is amazing! The acoustics are second to none and were designed by a Canadian architectural firm. I saw two operas there during the famous White Nights toward the end of June, the Barber of Seville and La Traviata, starring the one and only Placido Domingo as the father of the protagonist who falls in love with a prostitute. His voice is weaker now but his reputation sold out the house that night. He also sang in Red Square during the Opening Ceremonies and Closing Gala. It was really strange, but beautiful coming out of the theatre at 10:30pm to watch the sunset over the canal adjacent to Marinsky 2. Did you take the canal excursion or see the Marinsky 2? Those were my faves in addition to the new soccer stadium for Zenit with a retractible roof that resembles the Jetson's flying saucer on the bank of the Gulf of Finland, Kronstadt Island, Tsarskoye Selo, Pavlovsk, and of course The Peterhof))).

[@user-ct4kd6kb6i]

Мариинка достойна самой высокой похвалы! Всегда!

[@goutamighosh-basu8543]

Extremely beautiful place in Russia .

[@hadiavlogspakistaniyoutube5202]

U looking gorgeous 😍 God bless you and your family always ❤️

[@madinatravelagencyandprope9664]

Nice videos with Beautiful lady .

[@nhfyc]

Алина по отношению к человеку первосортный звучит грубо, лучше первокласной/первокласный. Молодец что побывала в Мариинке.

[@user-iu4vw1gg7g]

ПервоклаССНЫЙ

[@edobr3285]

Даже оскорбительно, я бы сказал.

[@washepolnoe6835]

Претензии надо предъявлять Google-переводчику )) У Google-a совсем плохо с переводом русских прилагательных, особенно со степенями превосходства )))

[@igpi649]

Надо понимать, кто такая Алина, и как она говорит по русски))) хорошооо))) но очень по канадскими)))

[@user-fj3pe2zz8n]

Слово сорт в русском языке применяется к товару разного качества. Высший сорт, первый сорт и т. Д. К людям это применяют только в превосходной степени "высший сорт". Все остальное носит уничижительный подтекст. Есть даже такая поговорка "третий сорт - не брак", что означает очень-очень плохо, негодно

[@alexanderc7213]

I was in that theatre 5 years ago and saw Giselle. It also was a bit depressing. (I sense a recurring theme in Russian ballet, lol). I sat at the ground level. Looks like you sat in side balcony. Great view!

[@ToquzOghuzKhaganatekhan]

So elegancy so classic theater )

[@stanspb763]

It is great you were able to attend, too bad I did not know, I would have volunteered as your escort for the evening. Mariinsky 1 is beautiful and in the typical horseshoe layout so it is tall and narrow so everyone has a good sightline. Mariinsky II is actually an entire classical music/opera theater, production and rehearsal complex. The main hall seats 5,000 and it is known to have spectacular acoustics, ranked as the best. It is very modern but better or symphonies and opera. Like you, I never cared about opera but 12 years ago was seeing a girl who loved opera so bought a series of tickets for her and after the first act, I realized I finally got it, it made sense to me. I had worked in music production most of my life and worked with a lot of top pop/rock singers but opera did nothing for me. Since that first series of 6 operas, now I really enjoy it and appreciate the tremendous talent involved. So I got an important gift from that relationship, an appreciation for opera even though she did not stick around. One thing Mariinsky really stands out for, besides the world-class performances is the set designs, with the tall over-stage area there are very elaborate large scale sets. Mariinsky was the first such theater with automated computer-based set handling with complex railings high backstage that can replace the most elaborate set panels quickly and permit a weekend double performance of different ballets or operas to be handled with complex 2-3 story high sets. I think you need to stay here, it suits you perfectly and there are lots of opportunities for your skills. Canada will be so boring and provincial after St Petersburg.

[@nathanieljacobs3151]

Croutons!!! (Круто) ☺ It's a dream of mine to visit the Мариинский театр

[@pcojedi]

Thank you very much for showing this theater, it was amazing.

[@akarmoussaittizi3012]

My dream is to be able one day to watch swan lake in Marinsky.

[@alexanderbelov6892]

You have a chance to see Swan Lake in Mariinsky in pro HD recording... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmncaYCPZ7F-m68 Those videos are circulating but may be deleted by copyright request.

[@akarmoussaittizi3012]

@@alexanderbelov6892 Hello Alexander ,thank you for your reply.Yes I have seen it on video but you know I want to get the real feeling ,be there see it ,hear it live and direct as they say.Take care of your health .

[@markusnott294]

Прекрасно!

[@shaheershujaat2223]

Wow Alina you look very nice and beautiful amazing Russain Ballet vlog well done 😊😊❤️❤️👍👍

[@Mohamed_Almazrouei]

Wow beautiful theatre kind of classic I like that design 😎

[@user-nr4tn6pw5w]

Масштабная красотень ! ☺

[@luismedinazarco9934]

Alina, muy buenos videos, has despertado el deseo de estar en este teatro. He visto lo videos de "El Cascanueces" y cada parte es excelente y lo quiero vivir. Gracias preciosa. Speak spanish please.

[@Serg_M]

Обязательно посетите Михайловский театр, он как уменьшенная копия Мариинки, очень уютный и почти домашний.

[@shchall]

​@@DeadMustDie12днем дешевле !

[@user-hi4gx6xe2g]

Красота спасёт мир)

[@SU-2025]

You are so cute! And the Russia theatre too. With love from Paris.

[@user-yr4vw8lx6k]

Был в Мариинке в декабре 2018года на опере "Аида", нисколько не пожалел! Супер! В школьные годы в СССР наше допотопное радио и ТВ напрочь убили во мне желание смотреть балет и слушать оперное пение... Но годы берут своё, и с мудростью постигаешь и прекрасное. Когда проходили в школе "Евгения Онегина", не мог понять, почему главный герой являлся в оперу только на второй акт?! Но когда в третьем акте услышал "вживую" голоса сразу четырёх исполнителей: бас, баритон, сопрано и, по-моему, меццо-сопрано - это было "Ах!" Превосходно, восхитительно, бесподобно!.. Теперь я понимаю настоящих ценителей оперного пения (ценителей живой музыки я понял ранее), которые ездят по мировым столицам! Денег не жалко, а я отдал что-то около 20000₽ за пять билетов на балконе третьего яруса... Будет возможность, схожу ещё не раз. Трудно только подгадать и купить билеты не питерцу...

[@user-gy5ni8xw4o]

Как здорово ты за шесть минут показала архетиктурную ценность здания Мариинки , в котором, как оказывается, ещё и поют! Со святым Крещением Алина!

[@hoseaharoen7346]

Hi Alina...Good morning....Amazing...Beautiful....💖💖🙏🙏

[@paddlemore1911]

Really enjoy your channel! Thank you.

[@MichelePonte]

Ahahaha, nice analogy between burgers, steaks and girls! St Petersburg has been on my bucket list for a very long time and his theatre looks amazing!

[@AlinaMcleod]

You gotta check it out!

[@user-lg1ry1tn7f]

Красивая девушка в красивом городе.

[@stingperm]

Приезжайте в Пермь на Дягилевский фестиваль ну и вообще в театр оперы и балета. Власти обещают построить новый оперный театр, но пока всё только в замыслах.

[@notsure1276]

Wow, what a lovely theater. I went to NYC and saw phantom of the opera about 10 yrs ago and that is the prettiest theater I went to.

[@evgeniistuart3386]

Алина привет!)))) супер видео. Спасибо))

[@user-el6ke5zn1w]

Правильно не второй зал, а вторая сцена ☝️🤗

[@TruePointers]

I would love to see the Nutcracker at the Mariinsky theater, the version with Vasily Vainonen's choreography. I have a blu-ray of the performance I watch every Christmas. I would weep tears of joy to be able to experience it in person. Thanks so much for uploading this video giving a taste of the legendary place.

[@Element1ko]

Какая ты все таки красатулька😍🌹спасибо за видео!

[@TADEO71]

Dear Alina: The theater is beautiful, and you looked great in that place. I don't know if you went to ballet in Cuba. The ballet company there is also very good, and grew a lot with the Russian and North American tradition of classical ballet. Kisses.

[@alfonsocelmartvchannel]

congrats Alina for coming there. Nice place..

[@mohammadehsan4811]

Amazing journey 💗

[@user-pt7im7jn8w]

It is beautiful!!!

[@thephilweknow3289]

that was fantastic!

[@mohammadehsan4811]

Amazing Alina 💖

[@annyvitoria3074]

2:23 beautiful ballet

[@user-rc9sk8ip7n]

Всяческих благ и здоровья.

[@nikolajokic2401]

Балет - это танец в исполнении человеческой душ Александр Пучкин!отличное видео!

[@jennyjhonsideek]

The video is great and I'm a big fan of yours

[@user-pe2yx9kt4e]

I love your earrings!!

[@Bchams2012]

Below is the description for an Evening at the Russian Ballet for my Princess cruise in August 2022...To bad we don't know which theater we are going to Experience a classic Russian ballet performed by a local troupe in one of St. Petersburg's historic theater venues, a special opportunity that is a perfect choice after a day of seeing the sights. St. Petersburg is famous for its rich theatrical life. In old times, the Russian nobility took a deep interest in ballet, encouraging and supporting the construction of theaters in St. Petersburg. Today the city boasts a large number of exquisite 19th century theatrical buildings. Several theatres are world famous such as the Mikhailovsky, Hermitage, Alexandrinsky theaters. You will be visiting one of these or other historic venues for an evening of classic Russian Ballet. Dress to impress, then board your comfortable motorcoach as you drive from the port into a city that sparkles at night. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your seat. The music swells, the curtain rises and you are transported into a world of grace, beauty, love and immortality. Lose yourself in the passion and mystery of classical ballet and be swept away by the timeless love stories that unfold before your eyes. The repertoire is always changing, but you'll be treated to a locally produced performance of one of the classics, such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Giselle or Sleeping Beauty, or you might see a selection of scenes from a variety of shows. During intermission, toast to this lovely evening with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. At the conclusion of the evening, gaze out the window and watch the sights go by as you return to the ship after your memorable evening.