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Golovanov, Director of Moscow State Theatre, Ousted for Anti-semitism

May 10, 1928
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

Golovanov, head of the Moscow State Theatre, was dsmissed from his post after an investigating committee had found him guilty of anti-Semitic practices.

During the investigation, Golonov attempted to deny he was an anti-Semite, declaring that the Jews were the most musical people on earth. He declared, however, that he believes that directors who belong to the national minorities should not be permitted to conduct Russian operas.

The investigating committee ordered the dismissal of seven other officials of the State theatre for their anti-Semitic practices. The committee acted unanimously on these decisions.

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