Yury Shevchuk, leader of popular Russian rock group DDT, is being treated in Israel after he experienced a heart attack last month. The 66-year-old Shevchuk is expected to return to the stage in December. Concerts by Shevchuk's group were canceled several times in Russia last year over his open protesting of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. In August last year, Shevchuk was fined 50,000 rubles ($500) for harshly criticizing President Vladimir Putin and the invasion during a concert in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan. To read the original story by RFE/RL's North Realities, click here.
Yury Shevchuk, Russian Rock Musician Known For Anti-War Stance, Recovering From Heart Attack
Yury Shevchuk was fined 50,000 rubles for harshly criticizing President Vladimir Putin and the invasion during a concert in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan last year.