Milonov urges Krid to visit Katyn after film controversy
Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov suggested sending singer Egor Krid to a tour of Katyn in response to controversy over a music video featuring altered imagery from the film 'I Go to See,' which depicts the Katyn massacre. Milonov criticized Krid for disrespecting the historical tragedy.
Consensus
- Vitaly Milonov, a member of the Russian State Duma, called for Egor Krid to be sent on a tour of Katyn.
- The controversy arose after Krid released a music video featuring a modified image of the protagonist from the film 'I Go to See.'
- The film 'I Go to See' is based on the real historical event of the Katyn massacre in Belarus in 1943, where 149 civilians were burned alive by Nazis.
- Milonov criticized Krid for showing disrespect toward the historical tragedy.
- Krid later apologized and removed the image from the video.
Points of divergence
- Milonov said it's pointless to expect adequacy from an artist whose cultural background consists only of Marvel heroes. — tg_rian_ru
- Krid was referred to as 'Egor Krindz' in the report. — vesti
- Milonov stated that if Krid had watched the film by Elem Klimov, he wouldn't have 'dared to joke' about the image. — vm
- Krid claimed he was unaware of the existence of the Soviet film and did not intend any historical reference in his video. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- Milov proposed sending Egor Krid to a tour of Hattyn after the scandal with the print from 'Idi i Smotri'. 'Of course, when the head is empty and cultural baggage consists of knowing Marvel heroes, there is no point in expecting adequacy from the performer', - said the deputy. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Milov proposed sending Krid to Hatyń after the scandalous clip — Вести
- Milov proposed sending Egor Krid to an excursion to Hattyn — Вечерняя Москва
- Milov proposed sending Egor Krid to a tour of Hattyn after the scandal with the print from 'Idi i Smotri'. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
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