Accusations of embezzlement against Lew Dodin’s Malyi Drama Teatr in St. Petersburg

Russian FSB investigated a case of embezzlement of 645,000 Euro for the construction of Malyi Teatr’s new venue. The internationally renowned theatre has been led by artistic director Lev Dodin for more than 35 years now and belongs to the leading theatre institutions in Russia. The case creates an atmosphere of intimidation, even though the investigations are officially directed at contractors commissioned for the new building.

Sources: Sueddeutsche ZeitungInterfaxMoscow Times