Turkish Actor Halit Ergenç Visits Russia, Sparks Controversy Over Borscht
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Turkish actor Halit Ergenç, known for his role as Sultan Suleiman in 'The Magnificent Century', visited Russia for the International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg. While praising Russia's energy and considering potential film projects, Ergenç sparked controversy by claiming that borscht, a dish UNESCO recognizes as Ukrainian, is prepared in Turkey. This statement led to backlash from Ukrainians, who accused him of cultural betrayal.
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