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Opera house praised for canceling singer with links to Putin

Summary
An Italian opera house has cancelled performances by Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov, seen as close to President Vladimir Putin. Italy's government welcomed the move.

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The Russian opera singer Ildar Abdrasakov will not perform at the Philharmonic Theatre in Verona in Italy, as reported by the Vice-President of the European Parliament, Italian Pina Picherno.

·Riga, Latvia
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The decision was made following a complaint from the Anti Corruption Foundation, founded by Russian dissident Alexei Navalny.

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Culture cannot be kept out of the debate on Russia's war in Ukraine. After Valery Gergiev this time it is up to baritone Ildar Abdrazakov to give up performing in Italy.

·Rome, Italy
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The Arena Foundation communicates this after the accusations of the organization of the opponent Navalny:  He is a propagandist of Putin  . The Russian singer would have been scheduled at the Philharmonic Theatre in January

·Italy
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Ildar Abdrazakov was due to perform at the Philharmonic Theatre from 18 to 25 January 2026. The Anti-Corruption Foundation, an organization founded by the late...

·Italy
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ANSA broke the news in Italy on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
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