Bolshoi Confidential: Secrets of the Russian Ballet From the Rule of the Tsars To Today

The story of the Bolshoi, showcasing the glamor, beauty, prestige, and cruelty of life in the spotlight — and of Russia itself.On the night of January 17, 2013, the artistic director of the Bolshoi Theater Ballet, Sergei Filin, was attacked with battery acid by a hooded assailant outside his house. News of the attack and Filin's possible blinding circled the globe. He had known he was a target, he told reporters. High-profile positions at the Bolshoi came with such risks.*Mark on closed pages*