People’s Artist of Russia Alexander Pashutin (“Walking Through Torments”, “Midshipmen, Go!”) appreciated the statements of Latvian actor Ivars Kalnins, who in an interview called Russia an “evil empire” and said that he would no longer act. in Russian movies. Quoted by Pashutin, Arguments and Facts.
Pashutin noted that after the collapse of the USSR, Kalninsh was filmed not in Latvia, but in Russia. “She acted, participated in shows and was invited to all film festivals. It was very warmly received. Kalniņš was coveted by his Latvian colleagues as he was welcomed here with open arms.”
It also reminded Kalnins of the party at the expense of Channel One, which the artist attended four years ago. “Do you remember the last time we sat in a restaurant with you and drank red wine, Ivar? And you ordered more because it was Channel One at the expense of the party? – said Pashutin, asking the actor to return all the fees earned in the Russian Federation, who wanted to “forget everything that is in Russian.” “So that nothing reminds you of Russia anymore. Count them and give them back. All fees – for films, for performances, for film festivals,” he listed.
Formerly Ivar Kalnins answered It is the Russians who blame him for not being grateful to the country in which he is professionally located.