"Take the books and read them to your grandchildren there": A State Duma deputy called writer Grigory Oster a "traitor."

Member of the State Duma Committee on Culture Olga Germanova from the United Russia party said, that to the writer To Grigory OsterAnyone who leaves Russia should renounce the awards they received in the country.

Member of the State Duma Committee on Culture Olga Germanova from the United Russia party said, that to the writer To Grigory Oster, who left Russia, should renounce the awards he received in the country. According to Germanova, after leaving Russia, Oster made anti-Russian statements, including supporting the ban on Russian-language productions at the Latvian puppet theater.

"Give up all your medals, because if you don't consider Russia your homeland today, then you shouldn't use anything in this country. That's all. Take your books and read them to your grandchildren there."

" said Germanova. She recalled the existence of provisions in Russian legislation regarding the status of foreign agents. Previously, the head of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykininstructed Conduct an investigation into the works of Grigory Oster. The writer was mentioned at a meeting of the Investigative Committee's coordinating council on issues of providing assistance to children affected by natural disasters, terrorist attacks, humanitarian catastrophes, and armed conflicts. It was later revealed that Bastrykin gave this order following a report by a State Duma deputy. Maria ButinaIn it was approvedthat Oster's work "destroys a child's moral foundation under the guise of humor and education." It was recently reported that Butina is expected to head the United Russia party list in Komi Republic in the upcoming elections to the State Duma.