Rustem Omarov
Rustem Omarov is a Kazakh filmmaker and screenwriter known for his work in the television series 'Offside', which addresses pressing social issues in Kazakhstan, including corruption and the challenges faced in football. Recently, he faced significant backlash and censorship after the premiere of 'Offside', when his social media accounts were compromised, and episodes were removed from YouTube amidst accusations of excessive profanity in modern Kazakh series. Omarov has been vocal about the need for artistic expression and the protection of creative voices in the face of political and social pressures.
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Kazakhstan:
Rustem Omarov called on residents to be vigilant and to actively improve their digital literacy.
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Kazakhstan:
Rustem Omarov claimed that accounts were hacked and videos were deleted from YouTube regarding the Offside series.
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Kazakhstan:
Rustem Omarov is one of the authors of the series Offside and reported a hacking incident related to the project.
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