Russia

Rudolf Nureyev performs in Bournonville's ''La Sylphide,'' image from Margot Fonteyn's book ''The Magic of Dance'' which was published by Knopf.

Rudolf Nureyev performs in Nijinsky's ''L'Apres-midi d'un faune'' as part of the Great Performances special ''Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet in Tribute to Nijinsky'' which aired on public television stations.

Rudolf Nureyev performs in Martha Graham's ballet ''Lucifer''; image from Alexander Bland's book ''The Nureyev Image'' published by Quadrangle/The New York Times Book Company Inc.

Photographs of Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev performing in various dances.

Rudolf Nureyev (center) performs with Denise Jackson (left) and Christian Holder (right) as the puppet with a soul in Fokine's ''Petrouchka'' as part of the Great Performances special ''Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet in Tribute to Nijinsky'' which aired on public television stations.

Portrait of Rudolf Nureyev; publicity photograph to promote the film of ''Don Quixote,'' choreographed by and staring Rudolf Nureyev and the Australian Ballet.

Rudolf Nureyev, a guest star and choreographer, performs with the National Ballet of Canada as Prince Florimund in ''The Sleeping Beauty,'' co-choreographed by himself and Petipa.

Rudolf Nureyev, a guest star and choreographer, performs as Prince Florimund with Veronica Tennant of the National Ballet of Canada appearing as Princess Aurora in ''The Sleeping Beauty,'' co-choreographed by himself and Petipa.