Russian soprano Albina Shagimuratova has been nominated for a Golden Mask Award in the category of Opera/Best Actress for her role in the Bolshoi Theatre’s production of Ruslan and Lyudmila. The prize, which Albina won last year for her performance in Lucia di Lammermoor, honors excellence in all genres of theatre. The Bolshoi’s production of Ruslan and Lyudmila has also been nominated for ‘Opera of the Year’ by Mezzo Classic TV.

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