Lenfilm Faces Leadership Change Amid Legal and Economic Scrutiny
Film producer Eduard Suvorov is slated to take the role of acting chairman at Lenfilm, according to sources cited by Fontanka. The outlet notes that a formal appointment document is expected to be signed by the Federal Property Management Agency in the near term, signaling a transition in the studio’s top leadership.
Fontanka also highlights Suvorov’s recent career path, recording his 2017 appointment as head of the directorate at the National Association of Event Organizers. The publication points to his latest position as general director of the Foundation for the Development of Contact Combat Sports in the Krasnodar Territory, funded by Oleg Deripaska. These details help map Suvorov’s trajectory within the industry and his network of affiliations.
In Lenfilm’s internal documents, Suvorov is listed as an assistant to the general director, a role that reflects a broad governance and strategic support function within the studio. The public record here suggests a transitional phase as the organization seeks to align its executive team with shifting priorities in the cinema sector.
Earlier, there were reports from Moscow law enforcement circles about Lenfilm’s financial discipline and administrative controls. These notes underscore ongoing attention to how the studio manages resources and compliance within a complex legal and regulatory environment.
Officials from Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs indicated that Lenfilm’s president, Fyodor Shcherbakov, was summoned as a witness in a criminal proceeding. The ministry’s statement framed the appearance as part of ongoing investigative processes, casting a spotlight on the governance and accountability framework surrounding the studio.
A law enforcement source also linked Lenfilm’s general director to an extortion case involving a high-ranking Rostec executive, the spouse of Tina Kandelaki. This connection has contributed to heightened public and media interest in the studio’s leadership, operations, and broader industry relationships.
Earlier disclosures also touched on additional details of the criminal case involving Lenfilm’s director and the spouse of Kandelaki, underscoring that legal proceedings have intersected with the studio’s leadership narrative. The evolving story continues to unfold as authorities advance investigations and stakeholders assess potential impacts on Lenfilm’s strategic course and reputation.