The Gazmanov: punishment of Latvia only heating up the situation in society
Singer Oleg Gazmanov, whose name was introduced by the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Latvia to the black list, believes That such a gesture yesterday open mostactively " New wave " in Jurmala puts in danger the relations between countries, And agitating society does not develop " provoked the conflict."
The Ministry of foreign Affairs of Latvia has made a black list of persons banned from entering the country, the names of three figures of Russian culture - Iosif Kobzon, Oleg Gazmanov And Alla Perfilovo, popular under the stage name Valeria. As informs the Ministry, this decision is connected with the opinions expressed by these artists position in connection with joining of Crimea to Russia, And in relation to the events in Ukraine. At the present decade, in Jurmala starts traditional music festival " New wave ", where were obliged to perform all the artists included into the black list.
" I had just a couple of hours to fly to Latvia, in Riga. And two hours ago learned this data. Of course, this is unpleasant, especially Because tomorrow is my birthday, And I was obliged to speak at the opening of the " New wave " New song ", said the Gazmanov.
in his vision, such a gesture yesterday's opening of the " New wave " poses a danger to the integrity of good business And cultural relations between Russia And Latvia." And all this, in my opinion, only heating up the atmosphere in the society. I Want to encourage people, regardless of nationality, place of residence, is not to develop this provoked the conflict. To stop mutual accusations And understand What we are trying to embroil all imaginable And unimaginable means, " says the singer.
first of Iosif Prigozhin, producer And husband of singer Valeria, whose name was also on the list, said Last news That the artist wants to appeal to international organizations to demand that the Minister of foreign Affairs of Latvia brought her an apology.
" I about it until't thought of. I will not At present any improvements to do, nowhere to submit. I think That all will get more settled And will go away And everything will come to normal relations ", - added the Gazmanov.
He said That in this regard it is important to take into account the opinion of the society, and Latvians have always been warmly received by the " New wave " festival, and among them a beneficial effect on the economy of the region. The Gazmanov has told, That At present most of his friends And fans refuse to go to the festival.
" They write: " We too will not go, do not desire. What for?". I look, I have every 3 minutes of calls. In social networks write That refuse to go, " added singer.
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