Article Photos: Bolshoi ballet names acting artistic director



  In this video grab provided by RenTV via APTN, artistic director of the Bolshoi ballet Sergei Filin gestures in a hospital in Moscow, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 where he is being treated. Filin, a 42-year-old former Bolshoi star, said a man threw the acid into his face late Thursday near the gate of his apartment building in central Moscow. Colleagues said Friday the could be in reprisal for his selection of dancers in starring roles at the famed Russian company. (AP Photo/RenTV) TV OUT

In this video grab provided by RenTV via APTN, artistic director of the Bolshoi ballet Sergei Filin gestures in a hospital in Moscow, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 where he is being treated. Filin, a 42-year-old former Bolshoi star, said a man threw the acid into his face late Thursday near the gate of his apartment building in central Moscow. Colleagues said Friday the could be in reprisal for his selection of dancers in starring roles at the famed Russian company. (AP Photo/RenTV) TV OUT