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Ganna Smirnova and Bharatanatyam amidst Russia-Ukraine War

by Amrita Priya | Sep 8, 2023

(September 8, 2023) Ukraine’s Ganna Smirnova embodies unwavering resilience and indomitable courage in the face of the Russia-Ukraine war. One of Europe’s well-known Bharatanatyam dancers, Ganna was shaken but bravely chartered a new path. Having moved to Hastings,...

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