Bolshoi ballet soloist found guilty over acid attack December 3, 2013 - 12:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Russian court has convicted Bolshoi ballet soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko and two co-defendants over an acid attack on the company's artistic director, BBC News reported. Sulphuric acid was thrown at Bolshoi artistic director Sergei Filin, 43, outside his Moscow flat in January, badly damaging his eyesight. Dmitrichenko had admitted he wanted Filin "roughed up" but had not intended to have acid thrown into his face. The case has revealed bitter rivalries and infighting at the Bolshoi. Related links:   Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
