Soviet politician who had his own ballet company? (5)

I believe the answer is:

kirov

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'ballet company?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for kirov that I've seen before include "Stalinist" , "Sergei -, Communist assassinated 1934" , "Soviet ballet" , "former ballet company" , "Russian city and ballet company" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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