Russian President Vladimir Putin recalled that the house arrest of director Cyril Serebrennikov does not confirm his guilt. He stated this at the conference following the visit to the BRICS summit in China, the correspondent of "Tapes. ru »on Tuesday, September 5. According to the head of state, "on Serebrennikov, the authorities have no questions, except one: compliance with the law in the use of budget money". "Despite the fact that he is under house arrest - this does not mean that he is in some way to blame. Whether he is guilty or not, only the court can determine, "Putin said.

. The president also revealed the attitude of the authorities towards the creativity of Khudruk Gogol Center: "If the government finances, it means, at least, it is neutral and allows the artist to create and work". August 23 Serebrennikov was placed under house arrest until October 19. He was charged with organizing the theft of budget funds for at least 68 million rubles.

Original article: Putin called the only issue of the authorities to Serebrennikov.