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Mariinsky Theatre does not comment on claims of Mikhail Shemyakin before the lawsuit. Previously, the world-renowned artist said "Echo Petersburg" that he intends to seek a court of his salary from the Theatre Valery Gergiev. He said that the Mariinsky Theatre for 8 years refuses to pay for work on three ballet productions.

Render the "dirty linen in public art" Shemyakin position made the Mariinsky Theatre, the renowned artist who said that the statement of his participation did not bring the money and he does not get paid. Now the lawyers to decide which country is better to demand 30,000 euros from Valery Gergiev:

    "How to solve the board of American lawyers. If they can, because there's often a maestro working to bring him to trial there. Or do we do the process in Russia.

    We will deal with the case. Unpleasant matter for me, believe me. I love the Mariinsky Theatre. And I know how much Gergiev made for the theater. What's his brilliant orchestra, and more. But, as they say, and good marksman may miss.

    I was told "yes, yes, then now is the main issue play, and everything we say, Misha, then we will sign." As a result, the contract was never signed. Until now, in the 8 years since I did not ask how many emails I did not write, I denied payment for my work.

    In this case, my ballet "The Nutcracker" has brought the Mariinsky Theatre a few million dollars a year. I do not deserve such treatment, "- said Shemyakin.

Shemyakin said that he fully created costumes and sets for the three Mariinsky ballet "The Rite of Spring," "The Meek One" by Dostoevsky and "Metaphysical ballet" 8 years ago. The work lasted two years and in Europe for such work receive four times as much.
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