The battle for free expression in Russia is far from over. As the country's authorities continue to tighten their grip on artistic creativity, it remains to be seen how the situation will evolve. However, one thing is certain: the struggle for uncensored and uncut music videos will continue, and the international community will be watching closely.
In the first nine months of 2023 alone, the Yandex Music streaming service removed over 4,300 pieces of content at the government’s request, including music videos, songs, and even album covers. banned+uncensored+uncut+music+videos+russia