A sexy Russian ballerina snapped topless in a tropical paradise - it`s every paparazzo`s dream. Except former Bolshoi star Anastasia Volochkova spared snappers the work, the generous Russian soul - by posting the provocative pictures herself.

ͺThe slinky images of the blonde relaxing in the Maldives are sure to keep fans merry, even after Christmas.

The glamorous dancer said she did it "to spite paparazzi", and because she "has nothing to hide".

The 35-year-old beauty can however be seen hiding behind the trees with one breast exposed, showing off her "natural assets" in broad daylight.

The showbiz celeb who was fired from the Bolshoi in 2003 amid a blazing scandal, was once the shining star of Swan Lake. Since then, she has been swanning around doing solo projects, although the Amazon is often the target of jokes about her weight: many say she was way too heavy for her partners to lift.

It`s not the first time Volochkova has shared come-hither pictures with Internet users, not necessarily all classical ballet lovers. Last year, the bombshell released a selection of pix, where she was featured reclining on the beach, also in the Maldives, in her sexy swimsuit.
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