The awarding of the Russian Order of Friendship to German pianist and conductor Justus Frantz has caused a wave of criticism in Germany. The 81-year-old musician personally arrived in Moscow to receive the award from the dictator. This was reported by Politico, writes UNN.
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German conductor Justus Frantz received an award from Putin "for strengthening cultural ties between Russia and Germany."
Anyone who joins a dictator whose hybrid military aggressions are still directed against our country can no longer be a bearer of the Federal Order of Merit.
The politician called on German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to strip Frantz of the German Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Justus Frantz previously signed the controversial "Manifesto for Peace" – a petition by politician Sahra Wagenknecht, which called for negotiations with Russia despite its aggression against Ukraine.
The musician is known for performing with leading orchestras in the world – the Berlin, Vienna, New York Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestras. According to his official website, Frantz is a fan of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff's work.