Glavred "Medusa" resigned

Medusa editor -in -chief Ivan Kolpakov resigned. Itis reported by "Medusa".

Tatyana Ershova, who previously held the position of managing editor, became the acting chief editor.

Kolpakov’s resignation is connected with the accusations that the wife of one of the employees of the publication put forward against him.

Earlier, the Medusa Board of Directors decided that Kolpakov would remain the editor -in -chief, but Kolpakov later independently decided to retire.

“This is the only way to stop the crisis around the editorial office and minimize reputation damage,” Kolpakov said.

However, Kolpakov recognized the accusations of harassment unjustified: “About the so -called incident. I categorically refuse to recognize charges of Harassment and sexual harassment. But I ended up in a situation where it is impossible and pointless to protect myself. However, this is somehow another time. ”

Earlier, Medusa was told that Kolpakov was drunk and picked up to his wife one of the editorial staff with the words "you are the only one at this party I can Kharassit, and I will not be anything for that."

The board of directors of the publication condemned such behavior, but admitted that there are no rules for response to such situations.