In the letter from the musician to the administration of the Crimea said that he "would be happy", receiving a Russian passport, buy a "nice house in the Crimea". Durst, he said, intends to live on the Peninsula for six months, filming there for movies and TV series, which would allow to bring Russia "to the highest level in this business". Thus the singer of Limp Bizkit wants to be "part of the great future of the Crimea and Russia".
Durst notes that cannot renounce U.S. citizenship, because in Los Angeles the lives of his son. However, he promises to "attract more Americans." "I can help Americans to recognize the beauty of Russia. I will create movies, series, music, new brands in the Crimea, but I need to have two passport — this is important. I think the problem with it," the lead "Izvestia" the quote from the letter.
For the implementation of their plans durst is counting on the support of the government. In his plans, among other things, the organization of the film festival in Crimea and the establishment of a film Studio that would attract to the Peninsula "incredible attention of the world community".
In the future, the musician does not exclude that will be engaged in the Russian policy "to help many people and inspire them." He also hopes to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "I think I could be a friend of President Putin. Sure... I think President Putin knows what kind of man I am, looking me in the eye and realize that he has an ally that will help in many things. I'm sure we can do big things together and it will help Russia and help people worldwide to understand that Putin is a "great guy" with clear moral principles and a good man", — said in the letter.
1 September Fred durst announced his desire to obtain Russian citizenship and to acquire real estate in Russia.
In mid-September, the head of the Crimea Sergey Aksenov invited representatives of the world of show business and sports to settle on the Peninsula and thus create "similar to the American Beverly hills". "If dear representatives of show business, sports and other celebrities will want to settle in Crimea — you are welcome. We can provide assistance in finding a suitable place by the sea, among mountains, forests or steppes, in any case, among the beautiful nature and wonderful climate of the Crimea", — noted the head of the Crimea.