Mikhalkov: Satanism and childfree culture underpin Western culture
Mikhalkov called child-free and Satanism the foundation of modern Western culture.
Consensus
- Nikita Mikhalkov made a statement on a press conference in Chita.
- Mikhalkov claimed that modern Western culture is based on Satanism, anti-Christianness, and a cult of death.
- Mikhalkov stated that the concepts of childfree lifestyle, queer culture, LGBTQ+ community, and Halloween as a festival of fear and death are part of the foundation of modern Western culture.
- Mikhalkov said that Russia is gradually freeing itself from the influence of Western culture.
- Mikhalkov criticized the Catholic Church's softened stance on same-sex relationships as contradicting Christian commandments.
- Mikhalkov linked culture closely with religious views.
Points of divergence
- Mikhalkov described the Church of Satan as a real entity present in Western culture. — riamo
- International Satanism movement is recognized as extremist and banned in Russia. — riamo
- Childfree propaganda is banned in Russia. — riamo
- LGBT movement is recognized as extremist and banned in Russia. — riamo
- Mikhalkov previously stated that Western values imposed on Russia after the USSR's collapse are alien to the Russian people. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Nikita Mikhalkov: child-free and Satanism are the basis of modern Western culture — РИАМО
- Mikhalkov named child-free and Satanism the basis of modern Western culture — Вести