Specifics of Using Works during Significant Events Held in the Russian Federation

Celebrating the Great Victory is impossible without songs like “Road to Berlin,” “Let's Light Up,” and “When We Were at War.” In April and May 2023, the media widely reported that several composers of famous songs were banning their use in the Russian Federation due to their opposition to the Second World War. This led to a backlash and criticism from many public figures. Is copyright to blame for this, and what regulatory mechanism can be applied to remain within the legal framework and not violate the established legal system? This article attempts to explore the provisions of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation “On the Perpetuation of the Victory of the Soviet People in the Great Patriotic War of 1941—1945” in relation to the free use of works.

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