www.bbc.com A Russian comedian who made jokes about President Vladimir Putin and Christianity says he has fled the country over fears for his safety.
Aleksandr Dolgopolov, 25, said he became concerned after learning that police were investigating footage from his stand-up performances.
Authorities said they had received a complaint that Dolgopolov had been “insulting the feelings of believers”.
The interior ministry in Moscow confirmed police were investigating.
“Police officers are conducting an audit, the results of which will be decided in accordance with the law,” the ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
On Thursday, Dolgopolov posted a photo on Instagram along with the caption: “We arrived! We are safe, bye. Thanks for the support!”