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Identity war: Far from frontlines, Ukraine resists Russia’s cultural legacy

Many Ukrainians back official ‘decolonisation’ efforts but others say it is misguided and defined by hostility.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2024

The grisly deaths of the great composers show how some met an unfortunate end

From murders to parasitic disease and sexually transmitted infections, here’s how some of the most celebrated ­classical composers in history met their makers

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Ukraine is calling for a boycott of 'The Nutcracker.' Ballet companies aren't budging

Ukraine's culture minister said his country's allies could stop Russia from weaponizing its culture by temporarily boycotting Russian artists, including The Nutcracker composer Tchaikovsky.

WEKU · Dec 9, 2022

Putin Says Russian Culture Being 'Cancelled'

President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of trying to cancel Russia's rich musical and literary culture, including composers Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninov, in the same way he said it had cancelled "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. Speaking in a meeting with leading cultural figures broadcast on national…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 25, 2022

Putin says West trying to cancel Russian culture including Tchaikovsky

President Vladimir Putin on Friday said the West was trying to cancel Russian culture, including the works of great composers such as Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Dmitry Shostakovich and Sergei Rachmaninov.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022