Russian artists grapple with the same dilemma as their Soviet forebears – to stay or to go?
- Written by: Clementine Fujimura, Professor of Anthropology, Area Studies and Russian, United States Naval Academy
Yuri Shevchuk of the band DDT performs in 1987. In May 2022 Shevchuk was charged with a misdemeanor for insulting Russian President Vladimir Putin during a concert. Joanna Stingray/Getty ImagesWith few exceptions, most Russian artists who oppose the war have been relegated to releasing songs, posting artwork or publishing articles on social media.

