The Alexandrinsky Theater canceled the performance of the play based on the work of Boris Akunin

In St. Petersburg, the Alexandrinsky Theater canceled the performance of the play “One Eight Eight One” based on the work of Boris Akunin. reported this with reference to readers Local publications “Bumaga” and “Rotunda” .

The production was supposed to run on January 12, 13 and 14. The theater administration is reportedly sending letters to viewers saying that the cost of e-tickets will be automatically refunded.

on the Alexandrinsky Theater website remains The poster for the play “One Eight Eight One” . It does not mention Akunin. Also, you cannot buy tickets for the production there.

Valery Fokin's performance based on the historical drama by Boris Akunin tells about the events of 1881. Then Emperor Alexander II was killed, and Alexander III ascended the throne.

In December 2023, it became known that a criminal case had been opened against Akunin for distributing military “fakes.” In addition, he was accused of justifying terrorism. On December 18, Rosfinmonitoring added Akunin to the list of terrorists and extremists. to the Zakharov publishing house, which published Akunin’s books . came The next day, a search

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