Kazakh comedian Nurlan Saburov published his first post after being deported from Russia.
"I will not comment on the situation. There are lawyers, they will deal with this matter at their level with all relevant authorities. Time will tell," he wrote on his Instagram page.
Saburov reminded that his journey as a stand-up comedian began 15 years ago in Yekaterinburg and continued in Moscow. He noted that he was warmly and kindly received in many cities of Russia. He expressed his gratitude to "the country where he got the opportunity for creative development and found a large, multinational audience."
He also asked to respect the private life of his family.
Saburov also reportedly deleted all of his Instagram posts.
