Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, stated that the West aims to erase Russian culture and rewrite history to prevent Russia from drawing strength from its past. She believes actions like demolishing monuments and 'canceling' culture are part of this effort.
Purnima Anand, President of the International BRICS Forum, highlights Russian culture's growing appeal in BRICS countries, citing its deep traditions and mutual cultural appreciation between India and Russia as a unifying force.
Dmitry Medvedev stated that attempts to "cancel" Russian culture, in a broad sense, are obvious and surprising. He described these actions as efforts to destroy everything Russian, encompassing both ethnic Russian and multinational Russian aspects.
A Russian diplomat stated that interest in Russian culture is reviving in the West as people tire of 'cancel culture.' He noted a return of Russian composers to Western concert halls and continued availability of Russian literature, with citizens from the US, UK, Ireland, and Canada attending cultural events and students pursuing studies in Russia.
