Background
Liukom, Elena was born on May 5, 1891 in Petersburg.
Liukom, Elena was born on May 5, 1891 in Petersburg.
Graduated from the Mariinskii Theatre School, Petersburg, 1909. Pupil of M. Fokin.
Appeared in Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes in 1910. Showed a dramatic and expressive element in her mature work. Leading roles in Fokin’s productions.
Returned to Russia. Left the stage in 1941. Taught 1953-1965.