Alexander Pashutin discusses Finland ties, real estate, and cross-border concerns

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Around the clock, Alexander Pashutin, a People’s Artist of Russia, addressed rumors that Finnish authorities might seize his property in Finland over unpaid electricity bills. He spoke in formal company, marrying humor with gravity, and used the moment to reflect on decades-long connections between himself and the Nordic country. While calm in demeanor, he acknowledged the chatter and treated it as a test of the ties that bind him to Finland rather than a looming crisis.

Describing his living situation in Finland, Pashutin framed it as modestly challenging but ultimately manageable. He even teased about Finland facing tanks if disagreements grew deeper, a lighthearted line meant to undercut fear and emphasize that the dispute would not escalate into lasting consequences.

The 81-year-old artist stressed that Finland did not feel hostile in his experience. He noted that no old friends remained readily available to rely on, and he counseled that any concerns about his presence there should be seen as a border skirmish of image rather than a tangible threat. He remained confident that negotiations and legal steps would yield a favorable result in time.

According to his account, Russians had previously traveled to the resort region around Punkaharju, where he owns an apartment, while Europeans showed less enthusiasm for making such vacations a routine habit. Yet Pashutin recalled that Finns had generally treated him with warmth and courtesy, countering common stereotypes with his own encounters.

He explained that his decision to buy an apartment in Finland came from affordability. He described how the money spent on real estate there could translate into far lower costs back home in Russia, highlighting a comparative value that attracted him when he made the purchase.

In his public remarks, Pashutin referenced several notable film roles, including titles such as TASS Is Authorized to Declare, Crew, Defense of Sicily, Sailors, Forward, and Promised Paradise. These performances helped elevate his standing in Russian cinema and cultural life, earning recognition both domestically and abroad.

In related political developments, reports indicated that the Finnish Ministry of Defense drafted a bill to curb real estate transactions by Russians. The plan was expected to move to Parliament for consideration before the year closed, with exemptions anticipated for Russians who hold permanent residence status or Finnish citizenship. The proposal reflected ongoing debates about cross-border property ownership and the rights of foreign nationals within Finland’s housing sector.

Earlier, Lidia Fedoseeva-Shukshina’s lawyer, Yulia Verbitskaya-Linnik, commented that for the actress it could be cheaper to stay in five-star hotels in Finland than rent a traditional apartment, a claim that drew attention to broader costs of living abroad. In another update, Fedoseeva-Shukshina’s daughter Olga reported difficulties in accessing her mother’s apartment in Finland due to border closures, illustrating how geopolitics and border controls can complicate personal matters even for well-known public figures.

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