Is the presence of pro-Kremlin Russian cultural personalities making a comeback in Europe?

The arts continue to be a closely examined battleground more than three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. European institutions usually highlight artists who are critical of the Kremlin while ignoring performers believed to promote Russia’s cultural influence. However, this summer, certain esteemed cultural institutions in Europe are putting the spotlight on Russian artists with connections to the Kremlin, despite the ongoing conflict.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250720-are-pro-kremlin-russian-cultural-figures-returning-to-the-spotlight-in-europe