In some Russian regions, a clause has appeared in contracts with artists that prohibits discrediting the military and political statements. It has been reported TASS with reference to tenders for the organization of events.
So there is such a clause in the contract with the singer Elka, who will perform in Pskov in July. “The parties undertake that from the date of signing of this contract and during the concert, the artist and the band, their employees and customer representatives will stay away from political issues, not allow statements or take actions during the concert. While discrediting the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation ”, – stated in the text of the agreement published on the public procurement portal.
According to the contract, the singer was also obliged not to publicly display Nazi equipment and symbols of extremist organizations. About this contract with the singer before reported Rise edition.
The agency also notes that the St. Petersburg authorities have a text of their requirements on the public procurement portal, which announces the selection of artists for the concert on the Day of the Border Guard. Entering artists must not be foreign agents.