“Sharply negative (I appreciate such an appeal. -

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The public not only in Russia, but also the international community, even the Ukrainians themselves, have a negative attitude towards this.

Still, there are many Russian speakers ... These bans will give nothing.

This is another distraction of the people from the deepest problems in Ukraine: a shortage of gas, poor heating, small pensions, an increase in utility bills (payments -

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We need some kind of informational occasion in order to direct people in a different direction, ”she stressed.

Sutormina recalled that many Russian artists have long since given up their tours in Ukraine, as they are "being persecuted."

The public figure also added that, for example, Ukrainian singers who performed at Russian venues are subjected to similar infringements of rights by the Kiev authorities.

According to her, this not only contributes to the separation of countries from each other, but also is a violation of various norms and rights. 

Earlier, Zelensky urged to consider the issue of banning the tour of Russians in Ukraine.

The Ukrainian leader added that he asks to work out the issues of improving the system of organizing and conducting tours of Russian artists, as well as strengthening responsibility for violating the requirements of the law.