Background
Shavrov, Boris was born on August 16, 1900 in Petersburg.
Shavrov, Boris was born on August 16, 1900 in Petersburg.
Graduated from the Petrograd Theatre School, 1918.
Joined the Opera and Ballet Theatre (now the Kirov Theatre). On tour abroad with the ballerina E. Liuk, 1922-1923. One of the greatest performers in duet dance.
From 1929, taught at the Leningrad Choreographic School. Artistic director there, 1930-1938. From 1946, coach at the Kirov Theatre.
Among his pupils were Iu. Grigorovich and B. Bregvadze.