Federal investigators launch probe into Moscow play that supposedly ‘offends veterans’

Alexander Bastrykin, the head of Russia's Federal Investigative Committee, has ordered an inquiry into the Moscow Sovremennik Theater following allegations that a new play is offensive to veterans (which is no longer protected speech in Russia). In a press statement on Thursday, the agency said Bastrykin's orders are related to complaints filed by "members of the public." Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/news/2021/07/29/federal-investigators-launch-probe-into-moscow-play-that-supposedly-offends-veterans