Zelensky Strips Sergey Polunin of Citizenship: Reasons for the Decree.

Ukrainian dancer Sergey Polunin, a former soloist of the Royal Ballet in London who gained worldwide fame, has found himself in the center of numerous scandals due to his political support for Russian President Putin and work in Russia, and was stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the corresponding decree in this matter.

According to inkorr.com: Sergey Polunin was born in Kherson and studied at the Kyiv Choreographic School. Shortly thereafter, he became the youngest principal of the Royal Ballet in London, where he quickly gained popularity and became a legend of his generation.

Move to Russia and Political Activity

In 2012, Polunin moved to Russia, where he worked at a Moscow theater. In 2018, he obtained Russian citizenship, expressing support for Putin and noting that Russia has always been good for him. However, due to the widespread scandals associated with his homophobic and sexist posts on Instagram, he lost support.

Scandals and International Career

Polunin became a source of many scandals due to his political and social statements, which led to the cancellation of his concerts. After announcing his intention to leave Russia, he was banned from performing with his wife, and he lost support from the Kremlin.

In 2024, after being released from the theater in Sevastopol, Polunin left Russia and moved to Israel, where he is trying to obtain Israeli citizenship.

Despite all the scandals related to his political support for Putin and controversial statements, Sergey Polunin is no longer a Ukrainian citizen, but continues to dance actively, seeking new opportunities on the international stage.

Changes in Polunin's Ukrainian citizenship underscore the tense situation in the cultural environment and the importance of condemning various forms of support for aggression. His career raises many questions, and future steps may significantly impact his professional life. At the same time, Polunin continues to seek his place in the world of dance, trying to adapt to new conditions.