Despite the threat of reprisals for disagreeing with Putin's policies, Russian artists openly express their anger at the authorities. On social networks, where millions of fans follow them, actors, actresses and singers popular in Russia are asking to stop the war, although there are enough of those who justify the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Actor Artur Smolyaninov gave a long interview criticizing the war. Many turned away from him. My respect to a brave and honest man!