American journalist may be deported from Russia due to photograph
The mayor of the city of Kiselevsk (Russia), Maxim Shkarabeynikov, wrote a statement to the police with a complaint against US citizen Alina Simon, who photographed him at a meeting with residents of one of the local villages. He writes about this “New Paper«.
Photo: Facebook / Alina Simone
Simon in the area of the Karagailinsky village of the Kemerovo region filmed Shkarabeinikov’s meeting with local residents who complained about the appearance of worms in the water supply. The woman was introduced as a journalist for The New York Times. The mayor considered that the purpose of her visit did not correspond to a tourist visa.
At Simon, a protocol was drawn up on violation of the rules of entry into the country (Part 2, Art. It indicated that she planned to use the collected photo and video material to create a documentary, and also collaborated with several American media.
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In an explanatory note, Simon wrote that she arrived in the country on a tourist visa, and asked people to shoot for permission so that they would not sue her if she decided to publish photos and videos on social networks.
In addition, the girl said that she is in Russia exclusively as a tourist, and does not conduct any journalistic activities, writes LOOK.
Photo: Facebook / Alina Simone
“I do not represent anyone, I just wanted to see for myself how people live here. I myself paid for my trip and did not inform my previous employers about my plans. None of them are waiting and funding my materials from here. I just wanted to see Russian reality, ”said Simon.
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In addition to journalistic activities, the girl also writes books and makes music.
On August 14, a trial will be held that can decide on the deportation of the girl.
“This turn of events really surprised and disappointed me,” said Simon.
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