For security reasons or at the request of Z-bloggers? Moscow has cancelled appearances by controversial publishers and writers at the book festival at the GES-2 Cultural Center.  

Publishers and writers have begun receiving letters from the festival curator. Sergei Sdobnov, reported "NotMoscow"Our sources. The letter states that performances are cancelled and that people need to remove their belongings from the fair's booths before the fair begins.

«According to information from the security service, during the event, actions may occur that could create an unfavorable atmosphere and affect the safety of participants, residents, and visitors., — writes Sdobnov. — We regret to inform you that under these circumstances we will not be able to ensure your participation in the fair."

Exactly one hour before the fair's start, the publishing houses Individuum, Samokat, Polyn, and KompasGid were denied participation. A philologist announced the cancellation of their appearances. Olga Sedakova, writer Valeria Kosyakova and poet German Lukomnikov. 

«Well, thank you very much for organizing this year's book festival, the theme of which was understanding. Complete understanding." — the Individuum team responded.

Earlier, the Ural Live Telegram channel published a post with the title 

A landing force of traitors will be launched in the center of Moscow." They called the book festival at GES-2 "a gathering of anti-Russian cultural figures" and its participants "chosen non-warriors."The only thing that's unclear is the organizers' goal. To gather everyone under one roof to… what? We're afraid to even imagine it., — write Z-activists.