Russian Conductor and Staunch Putin Ally Gergiev Sparks Political Row in Italy
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The presentation of the famous musician, director of the Bolshoi Theatre and personal friend of Vladimir Putin, raises questions about the financing of cultural activities with money from the European Union
Russian conductor and staunch Putin ally Gergiev sparks political row in Italy
Gergiev set to return to Italy, for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, sparking protests from activists and politicians. Valery Gergiev, the renowned conductor and close friend of Russian president Vladimir Putin, is set to conduct in Italy for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Gergiev, 72, will make his return to Italy for a concert on 27 July at the Un’Estate da Re cultural festival taking place at the …
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