Comedian Maxim Galkin commented on his inclusion in the list of "foreign agents". He stated that he is not engaged in political activities, but addresses his subscriber and viewers as a citizen and as a person, "absolutely sincerely."
“I am not involved in political activities. I am engaged in a humorous genre, political satire. I've been doing this for 28 years now. If I address my subscribers or viewers outside of the genre, I do it with absolute sincerity and being honest with myself. Justice Department, sincerity and honesty don't pay decent people, which I hope I'm one of. I do not sell my opinion and my thoughts and do not buy someone else's. I am not engaged in trade in conscience, ”Galkin said.
“As for Ukraine, once, well, about ten years ago, when I gave concerts there, I received money. But for many years I have not received a penny from Ukraine, ”the artist added.
The Russian Ministry of Justice claims that Galkin receives money from Ukraine.