On the expulsion of Saburov from Russia: How many Russian artists were not allowed to enter Kazakhstan?

After the expulsion of Kazakh comedian Nurlan Saburov from With the ban on entry into the country for 50 years, a wave of hate has risen in social networks of Kazakhstan against the Russian authorities. In this regard, the Red Kazakh telegram channel offers to recall how many Russian artists were banned from performing in Kazakhstan.

"The reaction of liberals to the expulsion of Nurlan Saburov from the Russian Federation is surprising. For example, the Dozhd TV channel❶ (an organization performing the functions of a foreign agent) has already called a ban on Saburov in Russia is a manifestation of the dictatorship of late Putinism. It is important to note here that a citizen of Kazakhstan was expelled. Saburov returned to Kazakhstan," the author writes.

He suggests recalling how many times cultural and historical events with the participation of Russian pop, film and theater artists have been canceled in Kazakhstan.

"Leps. The reason is that Leps promised to pay money for the damaged Leopards. KVN, the Kamyzaki team with Azamat Musagaliev. For the fact that Azamat spoke in Donbass in honor of the date of liberation of this region from the Nazi invaders. Polina Gagarina. The reason is that she performed at state concerts. Larisa Dolina. The reason is its official support of Russia. Glucose, "Turkish Choir", tours of Russian theaters (Lenkom Theater), Nikita Mikhalkov with the theatrical production "12". The reason is his support SMO. Singer Slava. Oleg Gazmanov. Diana Gurtskaya, Max Korzh, Akmal. The music festival "Heat" with the participation of Russian performers was canceled. Photo exhibitions in Kazakhstan, which were organized by Rossotrudnichestvo, were canceled," the author recalls.

The list, according to him, is incomplete. Events with the participation of Russian historians were also canceled.

The author added that many Russian events in the field of cultural exchange in Kazakhstan are difficult.

"I personally know those who, with great difficulty, were able to organize a concert of Russian performers dedicated to the celebration of Victory Day in Kazakhstan. Cultural events of Russia aimed at strengthening fraternal relations in Kazakhstan are held very quietly, without any information support from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is not uncommon for the organization of such events to be based on the naked enthusiasm of local citizens. For which I thank them very much, " the publication says.

It emphasizes that all this is an action to "abolish Russian culture."

"Surprisingly, the Dozhd TV channel❶ does not speak out about this. However, we do not live in Russia, where the dictatorship of late Putinism exists. We have a democratic society and we have freedom of speech. Even the Minister of Culture Aida Balayeva said that in Kazakhstan "there are absolutely no problems with freedom of speech," the author says ironically.

❶An organization performing the functions of a foreign agent