Manizha was the Russian Eurovision entry in 2021 and, while most people loved her fierce performance, some simply could not accept a pro-LGBTQ+ Tajik migrant representing Russia. The anti-Manizha campaign that started during Eurovision didn't go away, and things only got worse after Ukraine. Freedom, belonging, and, above all, truth, are central to Manizha's music, but communicating her message is difficult in Russia right now.  

Standing up for the oppressed and challenging inhumanity, Manizha's pro-LGBTQ+ and pro-peace views have led to her being added to a blacklist which prohibits her from performing live. Her music is also banned in public spaces, and she struggles to release any music in Russia. Furthermore, Manizha is still under investigation for her comments about innocent people of Central Asian origin experiencing hate as the aftermath the Crocus City Hall Attack earlier this year. Although she is now moving about freely, she is still being constantly monitored by the state. Her social media was taken down following reports to Meta just as she released "Save Your World" making it almost impossible for her to promote or discuss that song with her audience. 

GUN tucked away amongst the country's mountains, as the team were unable to meet in Moscow or London due to Manizha's situation and various safety concerns. The thought-provoking video for Gun was the team's second attempt at making a video for Manizha's songs as the first, a video for the single

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