Anastasia Volochkova, born on January 20, 1976, in Saint Petersburg, is a Russian ballerina and public figure. She graduated from the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet under the mentorship of Natalia Dudinskaya. Volochkova began her stage career at the Mariinsky Theatre, performing leading roles in classical ballets such as Swan Lake and Giselle, and later became a prima ballerina at the Bolshoi Theatre until 2003.
After a high-profile conflict and legal dispute, she left the Bolshoi Theatre and focused on solo projects. Volochkova continues to tour actively, participate in television programs, engage in charitable activities, and raise her daughter Ariadna. She holds the titles of Honored Artist of Russia and People's Artist of several Russian regions.
