Russian lawmakers reject Minister of Culture’s annual report

Lawmakers in Russia’s State Duma have rejected Minister of Culture Vladimir Medinsky’s annual report.

The deputies complain that the report fails to give a representative picture of Russian culture as a whole, centring on events organised by the government. In addition, they bemoan Medinsky’s focus on 2015, rather than 2016.

In a statement to news agency RIA Novosti, deputy chair of the parliament’s culture committee Yelena Drapeko claimed that Medinsky needs to produce a “fresher” report. She also accused the ministry of failing to do on-the-ground research, and suggested that they make visits to recreation centres and concert halls.

The report has now reportedly been postponed until the spring.

Source: The Moscow Times