“Shameful behavior”: Israelis shame Galkin*

Israeli social media users criticize comedian Maxim Galkin* (listed by the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation as a foreign agent), report “Tsargrad”. According to the publication, critics were outraged by Galkin*'s return to the country to tour.

Previously, information appeared that Galkin* planned to perform in several cities in Israel in November. “Tsargrad” noted that Internet users remembered that in 2022, the comedian announced his readiness to “share all difficulties with Israel” and help the Israeli army.

“How did you get here? Hasn't he settled in a bunker in Israel a long time ago? I remember him posing very touchingly in front of the sirens, promising not to leave anywhere,” user Maxim P.

Our “military sponsor” wisely fled to Cyprus at the first alarm. Now he shows mercy, only visiting for a fee. While alone in the trenches, this “artist” traveled between foreign homes in search of profit, “Ilya G. “Stunned – well, no shame, no conscience. Is he okay with this shameful behavior of his?” – Kostya N. was indignant. “And why do we need such a “gearshifter” whose main principle is to stay away from all problems?” – asked Semyon A.

Galkin* was recognized as a foreign agent in Russia in September 2022. Subsequently, the State Duma called for singer Alla Pugacheva, his wife, to be included in the list of foreign agents because of her posts on social networks about the Ukraine crisis. In the spring of 2024, Pugacheva announced that she had no plans to return to Russia.

* included in the register of foreign agents by the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation.