Background
Sokolov, Nikolai was born on June 25, 1912 in Krasnodar.
Sokolov, Nikolai was born on June 25, 1912 in Krasnodar.
Graduated from the Leningrad Choreographic School. Pupil of S. Petrov and V. Ponomarev.
With the Tbilisi Theatre of Opera and Ballet, 1930-1931, and the Malyi Theatre, Leningrad, 1931-1962. Directed the ballet company of the Malyi Theatre, Leningrad, 1963-1975.