Viktor Bout, a long‑time member of the LDPR, is listed as a potential candidate for deputy in the Ulyanovsk regional legislative assembly, according to TASS. He leads the group and sits at the top of the roster for consideration. Viktor Anatolyevich Bout, born in 1967 in Dushanbe, Tajik SSR, is identified by Dmitry Grachev, who heads the LDPR faction in the regional legislature, as the leading name in this field.
Bout has recently engaged in a return to public life through culture. He opened an exhibition titled Pin-Line Slaughter at the Russian National Library in Saint Petersburg, drawing attention to his paintings created during a period of imprisonment in the United States. This display combines visual art with personal items from Bout, offering visitors a window into his experience and perspective. The curators emphasize that the collection is not merely about the works themselves, but about the process of bearing witness to personal trials and the evolution of self‑understanding through art.
According to Bout, creativity serves as a way to observe oneself from the outside. The exhibition presents more than paintings; it includes Bout’s personal belongings that shed light on his thoughts and memories. He notes that maintaining a connection to his native language helped him stay grounded through difficult times. The drawings, he explains, reflect a balance he seeks to portray—depicting figures from public life, celebrated individuals, and the surrounding natural world.
The exhibit is scheduled to be accessible to the public starting on 20 June, inviting audiences to engage with the artist’s interior journey as it unfolds in a public space.
Meanwhile, a separate development has regional observers noting that a figure associated with the Wagner Group has been part of recent declarations. The public discourse centers on whether this individual intends to participate in political processes or seek residence in a household setting associated with regional leadership. The subject’s past ties and current declarations continue to spark discussion among voters and political commentators alike. [Source: TASS]