Moldova’s Culture Ministry has released a list of 25 artists from CIS countries—including comedian Nurlan Saburov—whose concerts are “not recommended” within the republic. The list, reported by Meduza, does not explicitly ban performances but strongly discourages them. The ministry has not publicly detailed the criteria for inclusion on the list. This move signals a heightened sensitivity regarding cultural imports from countries like Russia. It reflects Moldova’s ongoing efforts to reassess its cultural ties in the context of regional geopolitical tensions. The decision has sparked debate about artistic freedom and potential censorship. Further details regarding the reasoning behind the list are expected to be released by the Ministry of Culture.