The most historical events captured on film over the past 100 years
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London: LAP: Kirov Ballet Company arrives minus Rudolf Nureyev who has asked for political asylum in France: Kirov Company members receive bouquets as down plane steps and along: interview with Mr Korkin the Kirov's Director by Liz Kenrick: Mr Korkin speaks in Russian: through interpreter: it is difficult for him to say anymore than he's already said, but the man (Nureyev) is a 100th part of the cast: Dancer Ala Osipenka interview through interpreter: wants to see everything in London because it's her first visit.
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Paris: Theatre de Champs Elysee: 1st pictures of Nureyev since asking for asylum: Nureyev talking to journalists (no sound available): CU Nureyev as continues talking: Press as Nureyev poses on steps: joined by Raymond de Larain of the Marquis de Cuevas Ballets.

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