The speaker, Ilya Yashin, discusses the political climate in modern Russia and the case of the popular rapper Morgenstern. Yashin points out that the state is openly at war with the opposition, and the rules for public figures are constantly changing. He mentions how Morgenstern, despite his initial interest in politics and opposition, eventually turned against the opposition and started to sing apolitical songs.
Yashin describes how Morgenstern's career took a turn when he refused to advertise amendments to the Constitution and publicly insulted Putin. This led to a series of problems for Morgenstern, including accusations of drug trafficking and obscene images. Despite Morgenstern's attempts to explain his statements, the state continued to target him, leading to his evacuation from Russia.
The speaker concludes by discussing the potential future of Morgenstern in Russia. He mentions that the presidential administration has begun negotiations with Morgenstern's producers, inviting him to return to Russia and start direct cooperation with the authorities. However, if Morgenstern refuses, he could face criminal charges.
1. The speaker's name is Ilya Yashin.
2. The speaker discusses the current state of Russia, where many people feel uncomfortable, unsafe, and lack confidence in the future.
3. The speaker mentions that the state is openly at war with the opposition.
4. The speaker describes a popular person who has integrated into the system and plays by the rules established by the authorities.
5. The speaker mentions that these rules are constantly changing, with the authorities demanding support for protests and the recording of propaganda videos.
6. The rapper Morgenstern recently left Russia, allegedly due to accusations of drug trafficking by the head of the Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin.
7. The speaker discusses Morgenstern's public life, stating that it is a vivid illustration of the era in which we live.
8. Morgenstern began his career by parodying Russian rap artists, but his popularity grew significantly when he started to participate in protests.
9. The speaker mentions that Morgenstern's relationship with the opposition became more difficult as the political situation in Russia worsened.
10. Morgenstern turned into a singer of politicality and indifference after the elections, and he started to say that Navalny is nothing more than a technology to seize power.
11. The speaker mentions that Morgenstern's mother was forced to emigrate from Russia, and he started to demonstrate independence in response to the Kremlin's request.
12. The speaker mentions that Morgenstern publicly insulted Putin during a conversation with journalist Alexander Nevzorov, which led to a series of problems for him.
13. The speaker mentions that Morgenstern was accused of disrespecting the victory in the Great Patriotic War and mocking veterans, leading to a public campaign against him.
14. The speaker mentions that Morgenstern was invited to return to Russia and start direct cooperation with the authorities, with the Kremlin stating that they will need such a leader of public opinion among young people.