People’s Artist of Russia Liya Akhedzhakova was voluntarily fired from the Moscow Sovremennik Theater. Information about his departure was confirmed in the theater itself. According to the Interfax agency, April 5 was the last day of the actor’s work in the theatre.
“Liya Akhedzhakova resigned from the theater of her own free will, in connection with this, business relations with her cannot be maintained,” said Sovremennik.
On the evening of April 9, Akhedzhakova’s business card still hangs Online “Modern”. Three of her roles in her current performances are listed – Nuria (“First Bread”), Fonsia Dorsi (“Gin Game”) and Zina Abramova (“The Vertical Path”). All these performances are no longer on stage. There is no information that the artist left the theater.
Akhedzhakova herself has not yet commented on the dismissal. In an earlier interview with the Daily Storm, she said “there will be a trial,” she said. The artist also did not disclose the details of the case without consulting a lawyer.
Scandal in the theater
On February 8, Sovremennik announced the replacement of The Gin Game, without explaining the reason for the cancellation. According to Akhedzhakova, the theater’s director, Yuri Kravets, said he was “forced” to cancel the production because it was requested by the Moscow Ministry of Culture, to which the theater is affiliated. Also, Kravets noted that Sovremennik began to receive letters criticizing the actress.
Akhedzhakova told Novaya Gazeta at the end of March that she left the theater of her own accord.
On April 3, Sovremennik officially announced that he had not received a letter of resignation from him, that he was “still in the group” and was paid “according to the roster”.
“She is an emotional actress, writes a lot. But no one fired him, ”the theater assured.
A little less than a month ago, Akhedzhakova wrote a letter saying goodbye to the stage and thanking her supporters for their support.
“I didn’t have time to say goodbye to my stage. My dear, dear stage – you gave me the opportunity to confess, to which playwrights I love, admire, respect, declare my love! What directors! What partners! – said in the message.
against SVO
Liya Akhedzhakova, 84, has been working in Sovremennik since 1977. She graduated from GITIS in 1962. The actor has received many awards and prizes, including “Nick”.
Akhedzhakova did not support the military operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine, and in interviews she repeatedly criticized the policy of the Russian authorities.
At the end of February 2022, information appeared in the media that he allegedly transferred $ 10,000 to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Akhedzhakova herself did not confirm this. “Well, how can you transfer money to the army? I can’t even imagine how this could be done. Moreover, what is now 10 thousand dollars for the Ukrainian army? You yourself understand when billions from all over the world come to them, ”the actress thought in surprise.
Some artists opposed the harassment of Akhedzhakova for her anti-war views. So, actress Alena Yakovleva on the air of the YouTube show “So to Say” statedHe does not “welcome” Akhedzhakova’s position, but “don’t treat him like that.” “Liya Medzhidovna is already a very old person. I think it should be left alone. He was always like that,” she said.
Akhedzhakova was also supported by TV presenter Oscar Kuchera. “I know, he was credited for a lot of things he didn’t do, so I’m probably not into the material and don’t dare to judge. But for me it’s rubbish, surpluses on the floor ”- aforementioned It’s on RTVI.