People’s Artist of Russia Dmitry Nazarov and his wife Olga Vasilyeva were expelled from the Chekhov Moscow Art Theater. The dismissal order was signed by the artistic director of the theater, Konstantin Khabensky, writes. mk.ru.
The reason for his dismissal, according to the publication, was the artist’s public statements regarding the special military operation of the Russian Federation (SVO) in Ukraine and “anti-Russian sentiments”.
Khabensky reportedly “tried to reason” with Nazarov before he was sacked, but after seeing the actor’s interview on YouTube where he “openly poured mud on Russia”, he decided to fire the star of the TV series “Kitchen” and his friend. His wife, who also did not hide her anti-Russian position.
Previously in Nizhny Tagil It is cancelled The premiere of the play “Root of Love”, in which Nazarov and actress Olga Vasilyeva played the main roles. The show is set for February 1. As mk.ru reported with reference to the press service of the city youth palace, the show was canceled by the decision of the organizers of Ticket 96 LLC.
The organization “Ticket 96” noted that the reason for the cancellation of the performance was the attractiveness of residents of Tagil in the social networks of the cultural and entertainment institution. Residents of the city expressed dissatisfaction with the way the actor spoke about Russia’s special operations and mobilization in Ukraine.