The Ministry of culture has denied the information on detention of the head of the Department
Today Artem Novikov expect in the workplace.
Information about the detention of Director of the investment Department of restoration and construction of the Ministry of culture of Russia Artem Novikov is not true, on Wednesday he will participate in the Collegium of the Ministry of culture of Russia.
This “news” has informed a press-the Secretary of the Minister of culture Vladimir Medinsky Irina Kaznacheeva.
“I can’t confirm the information on his detention. I want to say that you need to be careful as professionals in journalism. Study the facts and data, not immediately run for the sensation. Novikov will take part in the Collegium of the Ministry of culture, which will be held today. This information is held in the media, is not true. Contacted him, all right,” she said.
Earlier media reported that Artem Novikov detained in Moscow in the workplace, he is suspected of fraud in especially large size.