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Taking Gergiev at His Word • VAN Magazine — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:55:22 +0000

[…] the government’s power. He has allowed himself to be instrumentalized. In 2016, he performed a bizarre concert for Russia troops after the conquest of Palmyra, Syria. In 2018, he participated in Putin’s reelection campaign at […]

By: “It’s a Constant State of Stress”: An interview with Anna Stavychenko

“It’s a Constant State of Stress”: An interview with Anna Stavychenko — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:52:30 +0000

[…] Perhaps it was out of a sense of diplomacy. Our politicians don’t promote Ukraine and our culture nearly enough. That’s something I keep talking about: how important culture is, even in situations like this. Culture isn’t a priority for Ukrainian politicians. That, for me, is very sad. It’s a very powerful part of our national identity, and how we present ourselves to the world. If we do nothing with that, no one will know what Ukraine is, where it is, whether it’s a part of Russia or not. On the other side, we see how culture and classical music can be excellent tools for propaganda. And Russia knows how to use them. […]

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By: Taking Gergiev at His Word • VAN Magazine

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