after graduation she performed for 20 years as prima ballerina at a theater in western siberis.ion of her achievements, she received a commendation from the soviet government. she retired in 1988 at the age of 38 and returned home to vladivostok. three years later, the soviet union collapsed, the amount of her pension was significantly reduced and she was forced to take janitorial jobs to eke out a living. her checkered life even made the newspaper newspapers. >> when i heard an opera and ballet theater had opened here, i was happy. but at the same time i was sad. happy because the theater i dreamed about since i was five years old had become a reality and sad because it came too late. the spoon has to be set on the table at supper time. you know what i mean. >> this year, she turned 66 years old. she still keeps her shoes as a cherished memento. it's july 30th, the grand opening day of the festival. the festival's artistic director holds a press conference. >> tickets are just about sold out. we've never seen ticket sales like this. everything about this festival from the ticke

how is it to be a prima ballerina? fun? glamorous? or just hard work?it's the whole -- it's everything. >> while she is now retired, she doesn't close the door entirely on a possible encore. are you going to perform with the company? >> that's not on the plan, no. if it made sense for me to perform, then i'm a very logical person as far as method and if it makes sense, then it makes sense. >> but julie kent understands after 30 years in the spotlight, she has taken on a new role. >> i loved it. i still love it. i would still do it if i felt like it was the right thing to be doing. but you have to give the light to the next generation. >> this week the washington ballet celebrated its 40th anniversary with a performance at the kennedy center. and they officially welcomed julie kent as the new artistic director. >>> now to program note. tune to fox news channel all day tuesday for special coverage of the vice presidential debate. the battle in virginia. and that's it for today. have a great week. and we'll see you next "fox news sunday." at noon eastern o

how is it to be a prima ballerina, fun, hard work. >> it's everything. >> while she's retired she doesn'tse the door on a possible encore. >> will you perform with the company. >> that's not on the plan. if it made dens sense for me to perform, i'm a very logical person as far as message. if it makes sense than it makes sense. >> if julie has taken on a new role. >> i loved it. i still love it. i'd still do it if i felt like it was the right thing to be doing, but you have to give the light the next generation. >> this week the washington ballet celebrated the 40th anniversary with a performance at the kennedy center. they officially welcomed julie kent as the new artistic director. now a program note, tune to fox news channel all day on tuesday for special coverage of the vice presidential debate. the battle in virginia. that's it for today. have a great week and we will see you next fox news sunday. >>> "new york times" faces tough questions after publishing donald trump's confidential tax record. the donald's top economic adviser is here live. plus -- >> not looking forward to that deb