Ann glorified Павлова Russian ballet all over the world, growing into legend yet in the time of life. Every performance of genius Павловой, every her dance was born in the souls of audience by the entire world of ideas and emotions. The name of Ann Павловой, encircled in the halo of rumors, scuttle-butts and allusions, possesses enormous attractive force until now. Short life of the suddenly dying in 1931 in Hague Russian ballet-dancer until now agitates minds and compels to search answers for different questions. That did drive her on light? That did compel her to set forth for endless tours? To go out on the stage of patient, on verge of fainting fit? Eternal uncalmness of talent? Presentiment of premature end?Answers for these and many other questions about life and fate of great ballet-dancer a reader will find in this book. Edition is complemented by illustrations and remembrances of contemporaries of heroine.