Riku Savonen
Riku Savonen is the executive director of the Finland-Russia Society, known for his involvement in cultural dialogue between Finland and Russia. Recently, he was in the news for addressing the criticism surrounding a casting call for Aku Louhimies' new film, which sought 'Soviet-looking' extras. Savonen explained the intention behind the casting description, emphasizing the need for authenticity in representing the multinational nature of the Soviet army during World War II.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Finland:
Riku Savonen, the executive director of the Finland-Russia Society, commented on the casting call's intent to provoke discussion.
5