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Russian authorities 'protect children' by targeting rappers, punk rockers (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News March 2, 2019

In the last three months of 2018, at least 36 music performances were cancelled due to official intervention; authorities claimed they were upholding laws protecting children from the promotion of suicide and narcotics.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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