The diplomat’s commentary was published on the Russian diplomatic mission on Facebook.
“The amount of Russophobia in the American media in recent years has been unprecedented ... Russian culture is portrayed as a powerful tool of the Kremlin to manipulate American public opinion and give the image of Russia. These allegations are not supported by any evidence, ”he wrote.
Thus, the ambassador responded to an article in The New York Times, which expressed a negative opinion on the promotion of Russian culture in the United States. The material contains statements by a number of individuals, in particular regarding the fact that the Karmelovsky Institute of Russian History and Culture at the American University of the capital is supposedly too close to the Russian embassy in the United States. According to some people, the words of which are given in the article, the educational institution talks about Russian culture and history in a too benevolent manner.
“It is important to stop looking for political benefits and take into account the long-term interests of the two countries. Everyone will benefit from a deeper cultural understanding between our countries now and in the distant future, ”the ambassador emphasized.
It is noted that the comment Antonov was also published in the publication itself.
Earlier, Antonov noted the ongoing attempts by US officials with Russophobic statements to complicate relations between the United States and Russia.