Commenting on the anti-Russian statements of actor Artur Smolyaninov (known in the Russian Federation as a foreign agent), director Nikita Mikhalkov suggested that the star of the Russian film “9th Company” was seduced and offended. writes about it TASS.
Mikhalkov had previously worked with Smolyaninov.
“He’s a very good artist, a wonderful, cheerful person, he did a great job. What happened to him? Apparently, temptation broke him, ”says the famous director.
Artur Smolyaninov was included in the register of foreign agents by the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation in January of this year.
He said the day before that he could join the conflict on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He added that he doesn’t care what happens to Russia in the future.
Before Smolyaninov debtor Alexei Aleshkin, the lawyer of Russia’s tax office 92.5 thousand Pezdny, pointed out that even if the artist will not return to Russia, he still has to pay his debts. Aleshkin noted that due to non-payment of taxes on time, the actor may face penalties and even accounts can be blocked.