Mariinsky opera singer Ivan Borodulin injured in rehearsal fall

Mariinsky Theatre singer Ivan Borodulin was injured in a fall during a rehearsal.

He was rehearsing *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*, in which he performs the role of Oberon.

Reports give different heights for the fall: seven or 10 metres.

The 25-year-old is in intensive care, and his recovery time is not yet known.

His upcoming performances have been cancelled while he recovers.

Colleagues and friends are asking fans to help him financially; Borodulin made his Mariinsky debut in 2023 and performs there as a guest soloist.