State Duma deputy Solovyov proposed to mark or cut out episodes of films with the participation of actors-foreign agents

Sergei Solovyov, a member of the State Duma Committee on Culture, suggested discussing the possible labeling or removal of film episodes starring actors recognized as foreign agents or criticizing Russia. He suggested holding a public poll for such a measure.

“My opinion is that it is necessary to carry out such work in order to cross out all the creative results of their activities in the country. In what specific format this should be done, film professionals and citizens of the country should decide. This, of course, will be state control, one might say tougher – public censorship, but in the interests of society and the state, ”said TASS Sergei Solovyov.

According to him, if the public supports this decision, it is necessary to take an appropriate legislative decision.

In updated January 15 registry foreign agents were the theater and film actor Artur Smolyaninov, known for his roles in the Ninth Company and Samara. After February 24, he left Russia and repeatedly spoke out against military operations in Ukraine. In October 2022 it fined for discrediting the Russian army. In early January, in an interview with the actor declaredthat in case of participation in a military operation, he would have fought for Ukraine. The fate of Russia, according to the actor, is indifferent to him. Shortly after this interview, the chairman of the ICR, Alexander Bastrykin, instructed to initiate a criminal case against the actor. The article was not specified.

After February 24, actor Dmitry Nazarov also spoke out against the military operation in Ukraine. On January 14, it became known about layoffs actor from the Moscow art theatre. Chekhov, where he has worked since 2003. According to information “Moskovsky Komsomolets”the dismissal of Mr. Nazarov is connected with his public criticism of the special operation.

Read more about the case of Artur Smolyaninov – in the material “Kommersant” “Alexander Bastrykin instructed to take the actor on trial”.

Lusine Balasyan