Sergei (Pavlovich) (sɪrˈɡjej ˈpavləvitʃ). 1872–1929, Russian ballet impresario. He founded (1909) and directed (1909–29) the Ballets Russes in Paris, introducing Russian ballet to the West
Diaghilev in American English
(ˈdjɑgɪljɛf; ˈdjɑgɪlɛf)
Sergei Pavlovich (sjɛrˈgjeɪɪ pɑvˈlɔvɪtʃ) 1872-1929; Russ. ballet producer