Krasnodar University compiled a list of "unfriendly" countries whose dances are forbidden to be included in certificates.
A graduate of the Krasnodar National Institute of Culture (KGIK) Karolina Gongdze said that the university has a list of "unfriendly" countries whose dances should not be used in choreographers' diploma works, the publication "7x7. Horizontal Russia"*.
She said she was told they could ban her from performing a Georgian dance as a practical part of her diploma, as Georgia was an "unfriendly country". As a result, Georgia was not included in the list, but classmate Gongdze was forbidden to perform a Moldovan dance.
The girl also remembered that in 2022, students who had already prepared a certificate in Ukrainian dance were not allowed to pass.
"If you want to enter KGIK, think ten times - otherwise your nationality will be banned there," Gongdze added.
In addition, the student said that a month ago, the teacher asked her to choreograph an Armenian dance for second-year students for the November festival. However, the number was removed from the program, explaining that "Russia is not friendly with Armenia."
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