Boris Akunin

Writer Boris Akunin opposed Russia’s cultural isolation following the conflict in Ukraine. Earlier, author Stephen King called for a boycott of the Russian book market.

He wrote on Facebook (owned by Meta, which is recognized as an extremist organization in the Russian Federation).

He condemned the decision of other Western representatives of the cultural sphere to leave Russia and stated that by doing this they were only helping Russian propaganda.

Akunin noted that he plans to publish books in Russia until it is banned. But even if that happens, the author promises to return.

Previously, director Fyodor Bondarchuk also talked about the “cancellation of culture” in the “Detailed Cinema” program, noting that the work should be continued despite the political situation.

At the same time, Russian stars and cultural figures who opposed the military operation in Ukraine faced condemnation in Russia. Thus, the Russian theater stopped cooperation with the opera diva Anna Netrebko against the background of her statements about the conflict in Ukraine, and Alexander Rodnyansky, who was actively opposed to the special operation, was called on the Russian government to exclude it from the Russian cultural agenda. .