Co great is Madame Kchessinska's fame as a dancer in Russia that the special title of " Soloist to H.i.m. the Tsar " has been officially given to her. At one time she used to take the leading part in every ballet at the Imperial Theatre, St. Petersburg. Now she is only seen when the Tsar honours the theatre with his presence, or when it is her own wish to appear. It may be remembered that in November, 1911, Madame Kchessinska made her London debut at Covent Garden in three ballets new to London - " Le Dieu Bleu," " Narcisse," and " Le Lac des Cygnes," which had been put on for her. Madame Kchessinska possesses a fortune in jewels, and is described as the wealthiest woman on the stage. She is also one of the most beautiful. This great Russian dancer candidly confesses that she has no fads, no hobbies, " only, when the summer comes, I go away into the silent country to a villa I have built in Finland."

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