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Nureyev

biographical name

Nu·​re·​yev nu̇-ˈrā-yəf How to pronounce Nureyev (audio)
Rudolf Hametovich 1938–1993 Russian-born ballet dancer

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“Nureyev.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nureyev. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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