Marusia Sinkevich

Jun 25, 2024 | shorturl.at | Marusia Sinkevich |Anna Neplii |Felipe Maia Ferreira |Jess Daly

The European Union recently imposed sanctions on Russian musician Shaman, also known as Yaroslav Dronov, for his direct support of Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine. Shaman’s transformation from a musician to a propagandist highlights the role of cultural figures in legitimizing state-sponsored violence and aggression. Yaroslav Dronov, who performs under the stage name Shaman, has become a prominent figure in Russia’s wartime propaganda machine.