Persecution of «disloyal» individuals in culture industry in Russia: 41 people imprisoned, 176 facing pressure
In February 2022, many individuals from the culture industry publicly denounced the invasion of Ukraine. Actors, musicians, comedians, and painters signed an open letter about the destruction of multinational cultural connections. Additionally, many people posted the slogan 'No to war! ' on their social media profiles. Later, members of the creative industry who opposed the war began to face both direct and indirect pressure from security forces and pro-government individuals.