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Roskomnadzor Blocks BadComedian on VK: A Debate Over the Yakut Film “Ayta”

Recent news has been buzzing with Roskomnadzor’s decision to block BadComedian’s VK public page. Why? It’s all about a comment by Evgeny Bazhenov on the Yakut film “Ayta,” which Roskomnadzor claims spreads “destructive information.”

What “Ayta” Really Communicates

Evgeny Bazhenov, better known as BadComedian, clarified in his post that the film’s message is not what Roskomnadzor suggests. According to him, the director Stepan Burnashev aims to show that there are no bad nations—only bad people.

“Ayta”: A Hit in Yakut Cinema

Interestingly, the film “Ayta” has become a real box-office hit. Since its release in Russia in March, it has grossed 26.4 million rubles on a budget of just 4 million. It currently holds the record for the highest-grossing Yakut film.

Conclusions

The debate over the public page blockage and the film criticism raises important questions about how public opinion should be shaped and who gets to shape it. What’s your take?