Russian publisher removes references to Stalin and Hitler in Grass' novel – Verstka reports
Complaints have arisen from users of the Russian marketplace Ozon regarding censorship of references to historical figures in Günter Grass' novel. The reports regarding this censorship were first made by the independent Russian news outlet Verstka.
Claims & verification status
The Russian publisher has removed references to Stalin and Hitler in Günter Grass' novel.
Users of the Russian marketplace Ozon have complained about censorship of references to historical figures in Günter Grass' novel.
Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —Users of the Russian marketplace Ozon have complained about censorship of references to historical figures in Günter Grass' novel. (per Verstka reporting)
- —The Russian publisher has removed references to Stalin and Hitler in Günter Grass' novel. (per Verstka reporting)
Our assessment
If the reports of censorship hold, this may signal a tightening of content controls in the Russian publishing market, particularly regarding references to politically sensitive…
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