TV presenter Alena Vodonaeva, commenting on the accusations of the chief editor of radio station “Echo of Moscow” Alexei Venediktov in harassment, recalled how she was abused too. A video in which she revealed details of the incident, published on its YouTube channel.
“If we call dirty suggestions harassment, molested me too,” — said Vodonaeva.
Undressed at 16: Vodonaeva showed candid photos
According to her, it happened on television in 2007, when it was supposed to be leading on one of the popular channels. Vodonaevu approved after all the stages of casting, samples and filmed the pilot episode, and she can only talk to “the main man”.
“But at this moment in the office of last resort I said bluntly, what do you expect from me not only enchanting esters and sharp questions, but also close personal contact,” admitted Vodonaeva.
She said that she sexually harassed Alexander Mitroshenkov, Vice-President of the Russian television Academy, which she described as “favored by the stars” producer and media Manager.
Vodonaeva said that harassment Mitroshenkova had no impact on her life and that she had not thought about it since. She added that she doesn’t want no apology, no television. However, to give this story publicity was solved due to the fact that in such a situation or may be other girls.
“I think it’s time women in our country to stop being afraid to say when your professional skills tied for second place,” — concluded the leader.
In late April, former press Secretary Alexei Navalny Anna Veduta accused Venediktov of harassment. He refused to admit that molested her, and apologized, which Veduta called mockingly. Harassment of the chief editor of “Echo of Moscow” also said his former assistant Lesya Ryabtseva.
