US EditionTwo escaped stand-up comedians were deprived of Russian citizenship at the initiative of the FSB: EADaily
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Russia strips two comedians of naturalized citizenship and bans them from country over anti-war statements
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has stripped stand-up comedians Slava Komissarenko and Dmitry Romanov of their Russian citizenship, according to a press release published on the agency’s website. Both comedians have also been banned from entering Russia. The FSB cited their performances in E.U. countries, during which they “spoke out against the special military operation” and “promoted ideas aimed at undermining the constitutional or…
Two escaped stand-up comedians were deprived of Russian citizenship at the initiative of the FSB: EADaily
EADaily, April 22nd, 2025. Stand-up comedians Vyacheslav Komissarenko and Dmitry Romanov* were deprived of Russian citizenship at the initiative of the FSB (Federal Security Service). This is stated in the press service of the department.
At the initiative of the FSB.
This was reported by the TV channel “Rain”. The FSB said that Komisarenko was wanted because of the case against the self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko. Fearing extradition, he left for the territory of Ukraine, where he publicly declared “illegal criminal prosecution”, - the Russian ministry said. At the same time, standup comedian Romanov also left Russia. As noted, he worked as a volunteer at the Polish headquarters for…
At the “initiative of the FSB”, stand-up comedians Vyacheslav Komissarenko and Dmitry Romanov were deprived of Russian citizenship and banned from entering the country. This was reported on the agency's website. The special service refers to the fact that Belarus put Komissarenko on the wanted list in the case of defamation against Alexander Lukashenko (article 367, part 1, of the Criminal Code), and Romanov left Russia and worked as a volunteer…
Vyacheslav Komissarenko and Dmitry Romanov, comedians, were deprived of Russian citizenship at the initiative of the FSB. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to law enforcers. According to the FSB, during concerts in EU countries, comedians “oppose the SVO” and “broadcast ideas about the need to undermine the foundations of Russia's constitutional order.” Their actions “pose a threat to the national security of the Russian Federation,…
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