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The FSB of Russia has banned singer Nargiz Zakirova from entering Russia for 50 years. This is stated in the document that was handed to her at Domodedovo airport.
There was no arrest or detention, which was previously reported by some media outlets. But the artist who flew from Uzbekistan to Moscow had to return home.
From now on, the 51-year-old singer, who has US citizenship, cannot come to Russia. Her lawyer Bahrom Ismailov confirmed this information.
“I have a decision to ban entry for 50 years. This is a standard ban that public figures who condemn the special operation receive. So this restriction was imposed on Nargiz Zakirova. Nargiz was ready for this,” the human rights activist said.
He added that the singer allowed such an outcome, but decided to remain true to her civic position.
Ismailov also stressed that the rumors about the institution of a criminal case against his ward are incorrect. Criticizing the Russian authorities and the special operation in Ukraine, she expressed her personal position.