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Komi Opera Director Alexei Sadovsky Resigns Mid-Performance at Festival

A dramatic exit on stage: Sadovsky's abrupt resignation shakes Russia's arts scene. What's next for the Komi Opera amid festival chaos?

The image shows a poster advertising a ballet performance in Paris, France in 1909. It features a...
The image shows a poster advertising a ballet performance in Paris, France in 1909. It features a painting of a person in a graceful pose, with the words "Saison Russe" and "Opera et Ballet" written in bold lettering above them.

Alexei Sadovsky, Director of the Komi Opera and Ballet Theatre, Submits Resignation

Komi Opera Director Alexei Sadovsky Resigns Mid-Performance at Festival

He announced his decision to the company on April 28 during a performance of The Queen of Spades. The theatre is currently hosting the international festival Syktyvkar Spring.

Komiinform has requested an official statement from the Ministry of Culture and Archives of the Republic of Komi.

Sadovsky had held the position for two years. He was appointed in May 2024 following the controversial dismissal of Dmitry Stepanov, who had led the theatre for eight years.

His three-year contract was set to expire in May 2027. Yesterday, the director bid farewell to the staff.

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