Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is advocating against the performance of Valery Gergiev in Italy, criticizing his long-standing support for Vladimir Putin. Gergiev, known for his close relationship with Putin and previously fired from several concerts for not condemning the war, has been invited to perform at a festival in Campania. Navalnaya argues that hosting him would be a gift to a dictator amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where devastation continues. Italian politician Vincenzo De Luca stated that culture should not be swayed by politics.
Valery Gergiev, a close ally of Putin since the early 1990s, is scheduled to perform in Italy for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine.
Yulia Navalnaya expressed that Gergiev's performance would be a gift to Putin, emphasizing his role as a promoter of the president's criminal policies.
De Luca emphasized that culture should remain unaffected by political influences, endorsing Gergiev's participation in the music festival.
Navalnaya criticized the invitation of Gergiev, questioning how he could be invited after supporting Putin and without condemnation for the war.
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