Video Liya Akhedzhakova asks Maxim Galkin does not “wag” her name on the InternetPhoto: GlobalSib

Maxim Galkin said in response that to the best of their abilities mocks phenomena and relations in politics, stage and television

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TV presenter and parodist Maxim Galkin in his Instagram has responded to claims by the actress Leah Akhedzhakova, which criticized him for using her image in performances.

Earlier Akhedzhakova in an interview with YouTube channel “Culture memory” said Galkin “has no right” to use her name to “amuse the audience and make some nice imitation of” she “pesters the powers that be”. According to the actress, “worthless” to use her name and “destiny” in the parodies and laugh at her and her “very difficult position”.

Galkin in response urged them not to deprive him “of the right to freedom of speech and expression”, for which she Akhedzhakova, according to the presenter, “fighting for many years.” “The purpose of my parodies have never been ridicule and mockery of anyone. I’m in the best of their abilities mocks phenomena and relations in politics, the stage and television,” wrote Galkin.

According to him, he was doing political satire, so it makes no difference who parody: it can be any participant in the political process, including the President.

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“I can like it or not, but I do what, according to my opinion, worthy of parody,” – said Galkin. However, he noted that “parody and satire is part of a free society”, which itself is Akhedzhakova.

“… You are in the interview did not mention that was also in the room, I pretended to be You not for the eyes. I had no intention to speculate on Your behalf, and wanted solely to please You and Your colleagues”, – said the showman.

Previously, the Focus wrote that:

  • Akhedzhakova said that Russia intimidated intellectuals.
  • In July last year, the Kremlin has congratulated Akhedzhakova 80th birthday.
  • Akhedzhakova invited “to subscribe for Kadyrov” for $10 thousand.