TV presenter Ivan Urgant was invited to speak at MGIMO by journalist and university professor Yuri Kobaladze. This was reported by RT Citing a source at Moscow university.
The publication states that Kobaladze wants to “entertain the audience.” The publication emphasizes that Urgant performs showmanship for free.
The source claims that the deanery and rector’s office learned about the creative meeting with the comedian on the Internet and were shocked. He added that this situation has nothing to do with journalism or teaching.
Kobaladze claims that he had no hand in inviting Urgant to the institute.
Before that, MGIMO press secretary Victoria Kalashnikova statedIt was stated that the news that TV presenter Ivan Urgant spoke to students at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) is not true.
Recently, Urgant’s father, Andrei, said that the program “Evening Urgant” was removed from the broadcast schedule “just in case.” The actor also emphasized that Ivan Urgant “did not leave anywhere” from Russia. He called those who hated his son scoundrels, informers and scoundrels.
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