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The Russian Ministry of Culture announced this morning that there would be an external inspection of the organisation of St Petersburg’s Vaganova Ballet Academy. It will examine the economic and educational structure for irregularities after ““the emergence of numerous items in the media, which refer to procedural violations at the Vaganova Academy”. Though, bizarrely, the Ministry underlined the fact that it was a “routine” inspection, which was normal when there was a change of leadership. The inspection will be completed within a month.
Nikolay Tsiskaridze, who went from being the new school principal two weeks ago, to the acting principal, will be one of five candidates for the position. The staff of the Vaganova Academy have asked for transparency in the election process. … [continue reading]
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