A real battle is taking place around Gergiev's concert in Italy scheduled for the end of July. Now it's not just a concert but a symbolic fight that is closely watched and highlighted around the world.

And here's a thought that came to mind:

It's probably high time for Valery Gergiev to "fall ill" and cancel the trip himself.

He must know his friend Putin's and FSB methods quite well by now, so he should be concerned for his well-being during the trip.

Putin would be happy to blame the West of radicalism and russophobia.
If Gergiev is smart, he will remain in Russia.
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