Russia has declared a song by a Ukrainian singer to be extremist
In Russia, one of Ukrainian singer FIЇNKA’s songs has been added to the list of “extremist materials.” The Russian authorities’ decision concerns a song that mentions Russians.
Thus, the song by singer Fiinka—whose real name is Iryna Vykhovanets—is considered “extremist” in Russia. The star posted a screenshot of a document stating that on August 11, based on a decision by the Primorsky Krai Court, her song was added to the list of “extremist materials.”
“The musical composition ‘Beat the Muscovite (Beat the Muscovite)’ by the singer performing under the stage name Fiinka, lasting 2 minutes and 34 seconds, which begins and ends with the words ‘And I’ve hated Muscovites since childhood… And may God help us!’” the statement reads.
Russians didn’t like the lyrics of Fiinka’s song, but the singer reacted to the news with humor. “That can’t be,” wrote Iryna Vykhovanets, adding a funny emoji to her comment.
Ukrainians in the comments supported the singer and even congratulated her on her new “achievement”:
- “It’s not a Grammy, of course, but congratulations anyway.”
- “As they say, congratulations on yet another achievement!”
- “Well, I think this is definitely something to be proud of. Congratulations.”
- “Oh. I hadn’t heard about this yet. Thanks to the Primorsky Regional Court for the recommendation.”
The singer shared this on her Threads account.
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