Russian authorities have prohibited music by OG Buda and Platina, two popular artists.
In a recent decision, the Presnensky District Court of Moscow has restricted the distribution of five controversial songs by the popular Russian band "Leningrad" and banned the sale of songs by rap artists OG Buda (Gregory Lyakhov) and Platinum (Robert Platudis) in Russia.
The court's press service made the announcement on August 20, 2025, stating that the decision was based on accusations that the lyrics of these songs promote narcotic substances, justify terrorist activities, and encourage immoral behavior. The court also highlighted the use of "covert persuasive techniques" in the songs, which allegedly influence the consciousness of minors.
The specific songs by "Leningrad" that have been banned include "Actress", "On the Trapeze", and "Gang Outro". The method or nature of the covert persuasive techniques used in the songs by "Leningrad" was not detailed in the court's announcement.
The initiative for the check on these songs came from Roskomnadzor, the Russian federal service for supervising communication, information technology, and mass media. The service received citizens' complaints about the content of these songs, leading to the court's investigation and subsequent decision.
Prior to the court's decision, the sale of songs by OG Buda and Platinum was banned due to allegations of involvement in extremist activities. The court's ruling does not provide information about the potential consequences for violating the distribution ban of the five songs by "Leningrad".
This is not the first time that "Leningrad" has faced controversy in Russia. In the past, the court agreed with the prosecution's arguments regarding certain songs by the band. However, the given paragraph does not mention any specific timeline for the court's decision or the ban on the five songs by "Leningrad".
