The leader of a project focused on security and anti corruption, Vitaly Borodin, prepared a formal letter to Roskomnadzor regarding television host Andrei Norkin. This development was reported by the outlet To climb.
In his communication with Roskomnadzor head Andrey Lipov, Borodin asserted that during a conversation on a broadcast on NTV, Norkin steered the discussion in a way that, Borodin claimed, implied that People’s Artist Liya Akhedzhakova supported terrorist actions. He further alleged that the list of individuals described as terrorists and extremists included Navalny, which Borodin noted, as well as Khodorkovsky, who is recognized as a foreign agent in Russia, as well as individuals identified as pedophiles.
Norkin responded by saying that he used strong language when speaking about Akhedzhakova and that his remarks were aimed at criticizing the behavior of certain public figures who advocate positions on sexuality that differ from the mainstream. Borodin, in turn, requested accountability for what he called obscene language on the air.
Previously Borodin had filed complaints with the Prosecutor General about Alla Pugacheva and Liya Akhedzhakova, accusing them of supporting Ukraine and expressing political opinions that he believed crossed line. The dispute highlights how public discourse on broadcast networks can quickly become entangled with accusations about loyalty, national security, and the boundaries of acceptable speech. The situation also underscores how media appearances can invite sharp responses from officials who monitor and regulate content. In the broader context, observers note that petitions and official complaints to regulatory bodies are part of a long standing pattern in which artists and media figures are drawn into political controversies. The case has drawn coverage beyond its borders as analysts in North America examine the evolving dynamics of media freedom and accountability in large state controlled media systems, sometimes drawing comparisons with other parliamentary democracies where broadcast standards are enforced through regulatory agencies.