Ukrainian actress Veronica Mishayeva-Yakovlev, known in the roles in the popular series "Clearing", "Trace", "District from DVRZ", and others, made a resonant statement about the ardent from its teacher during his studies at the Kiev University of Theater, Cinema and TV.
In 2016, when Veronica studied in the second year of the university, she participated in the touring round of the frontline cities of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Together with the students, the teacher Yuriy Vysotsky went, who, according to the actress, began to seek her on the bus.
“At some point, I feel my knee, which rises above. I realized that he wanted to touch my genitals. It was very slow and imperceptibly. I had the strength to drop this hand. It was a full shock, ” Mishayeva-Yakovlev said in an interview with journalist Alina Dorotyuk.
After the incident, Veronica was so shocked that she had thoughts about suicide.
“I really thought that the only way out was to go and hang yourself. Then I broke the world. I perceive him as a master as if it were something holy. It broke me. She could not tell anyone about it, ” the actress shared.
This harassment did not end. Later, while in a narrow hallway, the teacher approached the student and asked her the question:
"And what are our relationships with you?"
When Veronica replied that only a figure of a father or grandfather sees in it, he suggested that her think about it.
Returning to Kiev, at a stop in Kharkiv, the actress wanted to talk to her parents. But, she said, the teacher interrupted their conversation, probably fearing that she can tell the incidents.
Yuri Vysotsky denies all the accusations, calling them a "planned campaign" against him.
Mishaeva-Yakovlev's statement provoked public resonance. In social networks, the actress was supported for her courage to talk about the experience. Many have called for a thorough investigation to find out all circumstances and protect future students from such cases.
This story raises an important question of harassment in creative and educational institutions where young people often become vulnerable to abuse by the elders. Veronica's frankness can be a catalyst for changes and a call for a safer environment for students.
