President of Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy bid final farewell to the outstanding ballet master Hryhoriy Chapkis

18 June 2021 - 15:13

Volodymyr Zelenskyy bid final farewell to the outstanding ballet master Hryhoriy Chapkis

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a farewell ceremony for Ukrainian ballet master, choreographer, People’s Artist of Ukraine Hryhoriy Chapkis, which took place on Friday at the National Philharmonic of Ukraine in Kyiv.

The President honored the memory of Hryhoriy Chapkis and expressed condolences to his family.

"A great personality. An incorrigible optimist. An example for many who have dedicated their lives to dance. For me, Hryhoriy Mykolayovych is always alive," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Hryhoriy Chapkis passed away on June 13.