“Liya Akhedzhakova is forbidden to participate in the performance”: Lyudmila Narusova stood up for the actress 24.02.2023, 08:10

The widow of Anatoly Sobchak spoke at a meeting of the upper chamber of the parliament. Lyudmila Narusova reminded the president’s words that there is no need to start a witch hunt and “to settle scores with those who stepped aside”.

However, the senator lamented that in reality, much is happening differently. “What are we seeing? That even those who left the Russian Federation, those who remained, are not here, mostly public figures, actors, respected, popular, loved by the public, do not have suspended participation in performances, “said Narusova.

The dismissal of Lija Achezhakov from Sovremennik, where she served for almost half a century, upset many, including the widow of the former mayor of St. Petersburg. He considers such an act of the theater management to be undignified and incompetent due to the alleged letters of “angry people”.

“Folk artists are pushed out of cinemas, Lija Acheđakova is banned from attending a performance just because she freely expressed her beliefs or opinion, even if it differs from the generally accepted one. But that is a right guaranteed by the Constitution,” said Narusová.

Maria Mironova supported Leah Akhedzhakova. The daughter of Andrei Mironova called to stop condemning the actress, who has poor health.