Ousted Bolshoi Theater Director Testifies In Acid Attack Trial

Anatoly Iksanov “told the court he was aware of a ‘difficult relationship’ between [ballet chief and victim Sergei] Filin and [defendant Pavel] Dmitrichenko but never personally witnessed any animosity. … Looking straight at Dmitrichenko, Iksanov dismissed the dancer’s claims that Filin had threatened staff and even extorted $100,000 from the troupe chief.”