The key facts
- Alexander Fokin is the sole candidate for the post of GITIS rector; his candidacy was approved unanimously by the academic council
- The rector elections are scheduled for December 8, 2026, and will be held at a conference of staff and students
- Fokin was appointed acting rector on September 10; he previously headed the theatres directorate of the Moscow Department of Culture
The sole candidate approved by the academic council
Acting rector of GITIS Alexander Fokin has become the sole candidate for the post of head of the university. The academic council approved his candidacy ahead of the elections scheduled for December 8, 2026, the institute reported. The election preparation and conduct commission reviewed the candidate's documents and found them to meet all requirements. This was reported by Life.ru.
How the elections will be held
The rector will be elected at a general meeting — a conference of the institute's staff and students. The date was coordinated with the Ministry of Culture of Russia. The acceptance of applications from candidates ended on October 22, and no other contenders besides Fokin came forward — thus, the December conference will in effect decide on confirming the current acting rector in the permanent post.
Who is Alexander Fokin
Fokin was appointed acting rector of GITIS on September 10. He graduated from the producing faculty of the same university, holds a degree of Candidate of Art History, and since 2013 has worked as an associate professor at the department of producing and management of performing arts. Before his appointment, he headed the theatres directorate of the Moscow Department of Culture.
