As RT was told in the press service of the ministry, the corresponding decision was made against the background of violations revealed during the inspection of the Moscow Art Theater, "in order to exclude similar situations in the future."
“As a result, both the director and the president will be the heads of the institution.
The artistic director of the theater is hired by the director in agreement with the Ministry of Culture of Russia, ”the department said.
It is noted that Oleg Mikhailov is currently the acting director of the theater, and People's Artist of the USSR Tatyana Doronina remains its president.
In December 2020, the Ministry of Culture revealed violations in the work of the Gorky Moscow Art Theater. The materials of the check were sent to the General Prosecutor's Office.