Russian satirist Mikhail Zadornov believes the introduction of the " black list " of this award and grateful Kyiv authorities denied him entry to the space of Ukraine, for the free PR.

first it was claimed that the Ukrainian authorities in the framework of the sanctions against the Russian Federation made the list of persona non grata 14 Russian artists. So, the list included singer Iosif Kobzon, Actor Ivan Okhlobystin and satirist Mikhail Zadornov.

" The Ukrainian Ministry of culture called me a " Kremlin good sense of humor ". But somehow the Kremlin without due respect relates to my jokes, and still I haven't got any awards, titles, diplomas or even an icon from the Russian rulers. But on the contrary introducing me to the list of " neitysniemi " in Ukraine, I think, can be equated to this order! This award is in the position today. Moreover, It gives me popularity in Russia. Great free PR, " said Fins news Zadornov.

According to the playwright, he is grateful of the current Ukrainian government, that he " had the honor of making the list of persona non grata ".

" besides, the attention shown to Kobzon, Okhlobystin to me. Us 3 declassified from the super secret list of other trapped under Ukrainian punishment persons. We had a respect - they say, don't come to Us, so there are no hassles at the border. Is persona non grata declare terrorists. This means, Kobzon, Okhlobystin and I are terrorists!", summed up the satirist.

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