Roskomnadzor said it was a legal requirement for foreign artists to be tagged on music services. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the executive authority.
As stated in the press service, broadcasting services and copyright holders are required to comply with Russian legislation and provide for the possibility of labeling of materials of artists granted the status of foreign representatives.
Representatives of Roskomnadzor referred to the law “On control of the activities of persons under foreign influence” regarding the responsibilities of third parties.
October 4 Russian music services started marking of artists-foreign agents. According to the source, Roskomnadzor will closely monitor compliance with the new requirements. This measure will allow listeners to decide whether to support one singer from the list or another.
Due to technical difficulties, Russian music services remained the only domestic platform where there was no corresponding sign next to the names of foreign managers. How the sign will be displayed has not yet been specified.
happened before known The reason why Morgenstern (recognized as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation) was included in the register of foreign agents.