Shunned in the West, Russian performers turn to China as Beijing and Moscow boost cultural ties
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The Bolshoi ballet, soprano Anna Netrebko and conductor Velery Gergiev among those taking the stage in China after facing sanctions in US and Europe. Experts say Beijing and Moscow are promoting culture to support each other and grow soft power in face of geopolitical pressure.