Singer Shaman (Yaroslav Dronov) was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Russia. The relevant decree was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Web site official publication of legal regulations.
At the US Embassy in Moscow on July 19 passed Shaman rally concert. The artist connected this event with the blocking of his YouTube channel and the fight against censorship. He performed several of his songs, including “I am Russian,” and also presented the composition “Soul Wide Open” and a video for it. The Russian tricolor was projected onto the US Embassy building.
In July, the American company Google blocked Dronov’s YouTube channel. The singer explained this by saying that he is Russian.
Dronov performed in the program “Factor A” in 2013, and in the project “The Voice” in 2014. The artist took the stage name Shaman in 2020. The singer became known for his patriotic-themed compositions.
Shaman in the past statedthat his music should not be imposed.