The play “Einstein and Margarita”, in which actors Alexei Serebryakov and Ksenia Rappoport participated, was canceled in Yaroslavl due to complaints from citizens. This was reported by RIA Newswith reference to the press service of the regional Ministry of Culture.
It was known some time ago that It is cancelled This performance was made in connection with complaints from local activists. It was announced that the production is planned to be shown on the Millennium Concert and Entertainment Center stage on February 25. The show was postponed until February 26 and was later removed from the play schedule altogether. KTsZ claims that spectators will be refunded the money for their tickets.
One of the activists, Yaroslavl social activist Sergei Kazansky, sent letters specifically to the governor of the Yaroslavl region, Mikhail Evraev, to the regional Duma and the Ministry of Culture, demanding the cancellation of the demonstration. He is angry that the game’s players live abroad and oppose the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Previously, actress Rappoport will play Performance of “Einstein and Margarita” after leg injury.