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Circus artists appeal to president over mass layoffs and crisis

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Employees and artists of the Kyrgyz State Circus have sent a video appeal to the president, citing a severe personnel and management crisis.
  • They claim over 100 employees have left since the current director, Svetlana Ashirova, took charge, including distinguished artists and award winners.
  • The circus staff described the situation as the deepest crisis in the organization's history and requested presidential intervention.

Artists and staff of the Kyrgyz State Circus have appealed directly to the president, expressing deep concern over what they describe as a profound personnel and management crisis within the institution. In a video message, the collective detailed a significant number of mass dismissals and a general decline in operations, attributing the situation to decisions made by the current director, Svetlana Ashirova.

According to the employees, the circus workforce has drastically shrunk. Previously employing 186 people, including 45 artists and 11 orchestra musicians, the number has fallen by over 100 under Ashirova's leadership. The departing staff includes honored artists, members of long-standing circus dynasties, cultural medalists, stage veterans, and young artists who have won international awards.

The appeal also highlighted a high rate of staff turnover, with some new employees reportedly leaving within two to three months. Furthermore, the circus has seen three deputy directors change in a short period. The employees also mentioned a former circus lawyer who is allegedly currently detained on fraud charges.

"In the entire history of our circus, we have never encountered such a deep crisis and chaos as we are experiencing today," stated the employees in their appeal. They urged the president to intervene and take necessary measures to address the situation. The article notes that the circus management's official response to these accusations was not included in the provided information.

In the entire history of our circus, we have never encountered such a deep crisis and chaos as we are experiencing today.

โ€” Kyrgyz State Circus employeesDescribing the severity of the current situation at the circus.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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