On January 22, 2022, members of the "Russian Heritage in the United Kingdom" society installed a plaque at the burial site of the famous ballerina and choreographer Lydia Kyakht at West Hampstead cemetery in London. Previously, there had been no memorial signs at her grave for a long time, so it was decided to mark Lydia Georgievna's burial site with a sign approved by the cemetery management.

The preparation took over two years, as permission was required to change the appearance of the grave from its owner and consent for such work from the cemetery management. The lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic also delayed the project's completion.

After resolving all official matters, Igor Bagno ordered a small plaque that did not significantly alter the appearance of the burial site. Unfortunately, it is not possible to install any kind of fence at Lydia Kyakht's resting place. However, now anyone who wishes to honor the memory of the great compatriot and lay flowers at her grave can do so by recognizing her through the small plaque.

Next to Lydia Kyakht lies another outstanding ballerina, Tamara Platonovna Karsavina, who made a significant contribution to the development of British and world ballet. Members of the society restored the gravestones at the burial site of T. Karsavina and her husband several years ago, which was reported in the "Russian Heritage" magazine.

This cemetery is also the final resting place of the granddaughter of A. S. Pushkin, Countess Sofia de Torbi, and her husband, Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich, grandson of Russian Emperor Nicholas I.

Lydia Georgievna Kyakht (March 13 (25), 1885, St. Petersburg - January 11, 1959, London) was a ballet artist, teacher, and choreographer. She performed at the Mariinsky Theatre from 1902 to 1908, was a soloist at the London Empire Theatre in 1908 and 1912, and participated in Diaghilev's "Russian Seasons" in 1908 and 1913. Born into a family of Lithuanian peasants, she was the sister of dancer Georgy Kyakht.

She studied dance at the St. Petersburg Theatre School under P. A. Gerdt, N. G. Legat, E. Cecchetti, and E. Sokolova. From 1902 to 1908, she performed at the Mariinsky Theatre, and in the 1903/1904 season, she performed at the Bolshoi Theatre with her brother. In 1906, she toured cities in Russia. In 1908, she was the partner of Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet "Sleeping Beauty."

Lydia Kyakht was tall and muscular, virtuously mastered the technique of classical dance, and was known for her light jump. Her performances were cheerful, energetic, and passionate, especially excelling in lyrical-comedic roles.

In 1908, she moved to London, where she was the prima ballerina of the Empire Theatre in 1908 and 1912. In 1912 and 1913, she participated in the "Russian Seasons," later performing at the Coliseum and Alhambra theatres. She toured extensively, including Russia, the USA, and Italy. She ended her performances in 1933 and organized the Youth Ballet of England, later the Russian Ballet of L. Kyakht (1939-1946).

During World War II, she staged the ballet "Katyusha" to the music of Soviet songs in 1943. She taught at the Sadler's Wells Choreographic School and in 1953 and 1959 at the school of N. A. Nikolaeva-Legat.