Kekhman left on maternity leave in France for talks with European theatres
The General Director of the Novosibirsk Opera and ballet theatre Vladimir Kekhman, who retired three years on maternity leave, and went to France, planning to negotiate with the theatres of Europe. He noted that the activities of the institutions led by them, “built and established”.
It was announced by TASS on Wednesday, June 28.
The holidays I use in order to maintain contacts and negotiate with the leaders of the European theatrical process, to ensure the interaction of our theatres with foreign partners and discuss joint projects.Mr Kemmangundi the Novosibirsk theatre of Opera and ballet
According to the Director of the theatre, he went on leave to care for a child, because in April his daughter was born. Kekhman said that the activities of the institution, headed by him, “constructed and arranged”, and he continues to fully control. “My constant physical presence is not required for this” — he added.
Earlier Wednesday, the Deputy of the city Council of Novosibirsk Natalia Pinus stated that Kekhman has gone on maternity leave and is “whether in nice, in Saint-Tropez.”
In July 2016, the court declared Kekhman bankrupt. Against the Director of the theater introduced the procedure of debt restructuring, which has not yet ended. When that happens, he will lose the right to take supervising posts within three years. Kekhman debt to creditors amounts to 9 billion.
Vladimir Kekhman was appointed Director of the Novosibirsk Opera and ballet theatre is dismissed Boris Mezdrich in 2015. It happened after the scandal surrounding the Opera “Tannhauser” in which representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church saw the insult of feelings of believers. The court of such elements in the formulation was found.