Performance by pro-Putin ballerina Zakharova cancelled in Italy, – Reuters
The organizers of a dance gala in Rome have removed Russian ballerina Svetlana Zakharova from the list of participants.
According to Censor.NET, Reuters reports on this.
What is known?
Zakharova is known for her public support of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. She was scheduled to perform at the prestigious "Les Etoiles" gala concert, which will take place in Italy on March 20–21.
However, the organizers decided to withdraw her from the event after receiving official communications that emphasized the responsibility of cultural institutions under the current circumstances.
The statement notes that the ballerina's presence could have led to the event being perceived in a controversial light or exploited for political purposes.
Thus, the decision to exclude Zakharova serves as yet another example of how Europe continues to restrict the participation of public figures associated with support for Russian policy.
