In Druskininkai - Conflict over the Question "Whose Crimea Is It?": Were Sanctions Threatened?

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Folk artist and sculptor Aivaras Norbutas claims he has been sanctioned in Druskininkai because Russian-speaking customers are always asked "Who does Crimea belong to?" The man sells at various fairs and is happy to speak to customers in Russian as long as they answer the question that Crimea belongs to Ukraine. Usually, this does not cause problems, but this time one person complained about it to the Druskininkai Cultural Center, which organize…

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A long-time fair participant A. Norbutas presented his work at the Dainava Region Folklore Festival in Druskininkai over the weekend. He is no stranger here, having been coming to this resort to sell for about 20 years in a row.