Soviet ballet legacy thrives in Mongolia

The Russians first introduced ballet to Mongolia in the 1920s, soon after the country became communist.

While the transition to democracy greatly decreased state sponsorship of the arts, the classical dance is still thriving.

Al Jazeera’s Pearly Jacob reports from the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar.

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