Russian artists grapple with the same dilemma as their Soviet forebears – to stay or to go?
- Written by Clementine Fujimura, Professor of Anthropology, Area Studies and Russian, United States Naval Academy
Yuri Shevchuk of the band DDT performs in 1987. In May 2022 Shevchuk was charged with a misdemeanor for insulting Russian President Vladimir Putin during a concert. Joanna Stingray/Getty ImagesWith few exceptions, most Russian artists who oppose the war have been relegated to releasing songs, posting artwork or publishing articles on social media.