Bolshoi Ballerina Barred From Leaving Country

Russian ballerina Anastasia Volochkova, who was fired from the Bolshoi Theater (for supposedly being too big)and then rehired by court order, was barred from leaving the country for a performance Monday. Officials took her passport, and later said she was prohibted from leaving because of claims by construction companies that she owed them $76,000 for renovations on her apartment. She has disputed the claims.