Demons in the Bolshoi

The optimists who believed that the anger of the Duma members over the opera “Children of Rosenthal” was caused by a misunderstanding were put to shame. Having attended the dress rehearsal at the Bolshoi Theater, the deputies became convinced that opera is extremely harmful. Deputy Chairman of the Culture Committee Irina Savelyeva called what she saw “devilishness” and outright “Russophobia.” Committee member Elena Drapeko said she was “bored.” The deputies promised to complain to the president and the Accounts Chamber. Well, not to the Prosecutor General's Office.