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Russia’s Eurovision song entry is being investigated for ‘inciting hatred towards men’ – SBS News
Russian investigators will investigate the lyrics of the Eurovision song after receiving a complaint over ‘possible illegal statements’.
Russian investigators said they will examine the lyrics of the country’s entry to this year’s Eurovision song contest after it angered conservative groups.
Manizha Sangin, known as Manizha, is set to perform the song “Russian Woman” at the annual competition in The Netherlands during May.
It praises the strength of Russian women, urging them to be more independent and to resist sexist views on beauty, age and bearing children.
The 29-year-old singer, who was born in ex-Soviet Tajikistan but now…
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