Freemuse Defending Artistic Freedom
Russian theatre director Kirill Serebrennikov has been released from house arrest after 20 months of detention and announced his return to work.
Read More »Russia: Theatre director’s case is sent back to prosecutors
16 September 2019
Freemuse calls for impartial, independent investigation into Serebrennikov’s case
7 December 2017
Theatre director Kirill Serebrennikov's house arrest has been extended to 19 January 2018 as investigations continue into alleged embezzlement charges.
Read More »Russia: Ballet will premiere despite director’s arrest
9 October 2017
Bolshoi Theatre announced that the controversial ballet “Nureyev” will premiere on 9-10 December 2017, despite director Kirill Serebrennikov’s house arrest.
Read More »Freemuse calls on Russian authorities for impartiality and due process in Serebrennikov case
29 August 2017
Freemuse is concerned about the recent trial & house arrest of prominent Russian theatre director Kirill Serebrennikov over charges of alleged embezzlement.
Read More »Russia: Theatre, director’s home raided in fraud investigation
31 May 2017
Authorities raided theatre Gogol Centre, its artistic director's home and other related addresses in embezzlement investigation.
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