Mikhail Shvydkoy, former Minister of Culture, noted in an interview that there are numerous bans and recommendations in Russian culture that he was not aware of until he personally encountered them.

Mikhail Shvydkoy, former Minister of Culture, noted in an interview that there are numerous bans and recommendations in Russian culture that he was not aware of until he personally encountered them.

@meduzalive 08 Jul 2026, 18:12

In an interview with RBC, former Minister of Culture Mikhail Shvydkoy discussed the bans introduced in Russia, noting that restrictions should only apply to military actions, while in the cultural sphere they are excessive.

@meduzalive 08 Jul 2026, 11:08