Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Russia Accuses Italy of Discrimination Over Gergiev Concert Cancellation
A famous Russian conductor named Valery Gergiev was supposed to conduct a concert in Italy, but the concert got canceled.
Russia is angry about this, saying Italy is being unfair.
Some people didn't want the concert to happen because they don't like that the conductor supports the Russian president and hasn't spoken out against the war in Ukraine.
The place where the concert was to be held, a palace, didn't say why they canceled it.
A concert by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev in Italy was canceled.
Russia's Foreign Ministry accused Italy of discrimination.
The Reggia di Caserta, the venue, gave no reason for the cancellation.
Italian politicians and activists objected to the concert.
Gergiev supports President Vladimir Putin.
- Who
- Valery Gergiev, Russia, Italy, and Ukrainian and Russian anti-Kremlin activists.
- What
- The cancellation of a classical music concert by Valery Gergiev.
- When
- The concert was planned for July 27, and was canceled before that date.
- Where
- Near Naples, Italy, at the Reggia di Caserta.
- Why
- Unclear; the venue gave no reason. However, objections from some Italian politicians and activists were related to Gergiev's support for Putin.
Russian View
Italian/Activist View
Discrimination vs. Protest
Russian View
Italy is unfairly discriminating against Russian culture and individuals.
Italian/Activist View
Some Italian and Ukrainian groups object to the concert due to Gergiev's support for Putin and his failure to condemn the war.
- Event
- Cancellation of a concert
- Conductor
- Valery Gergiev
- Location
- Italy
- Venue
- Reggia di Caserta
- Accusation
- Discrimination from Russia
- Objection
- Support for Putin