Celebrity stances on the war in Ukraine

Yalexer (Yal, Aleksey Yashchenko) is a Ukrainian and Russian streamer, video blogger, owner of the YouTube channel "Kanal Yala" and Twitch channel "yalexer". Born on February 8, 1995, in Kharkiv (Ukraine). Lived for many years in Luhansk, but subsequently relocated to Moscow, where he resides and works to this day.

TheBrianMaps (Maksim Tarasenko) is one of the most popular Russian video bloggers and sketch comedians. Born on September 25, 1999, in Kinel (Samara Oblast, Russia). Rose to prominent fame through comedy sketches, parodies, and Let's Plays. Has lived and worked in Saint Petersburg for a long time.

Oleg Tinkov is a Russian entrepreneur, founder of "Tinkoff Bank" and numerous other commercial ventures. Born on December 25, 1967, in Polysayevo, Kemerovo Oblast. Formerly one of Russia's wealthiest billionaires. In recent years, he survived an acute form of leukemia, underwent a stem cell transplant, and actively managed a charitable foundation supporting blood cancer patients.

OverDrive (Aleksey Biryukov) is a Russian esports insider, streamer, and former professional Counter-Strike player. Renowned for his insider reports on CS:GO and CS2 roster transfers, as well as regular match commentary and live streams. Born on January 26, 1986, in Russia.

Gunwest (Ruslan Gominov) is a Kazakh and Russian hip-hop and rap artist. Born on November 11, 1992, in Aktau (Kazakhstan). Rose to prominence thanks to his eccentric persona, extensive facial tattoos, and provocative tracks with distinctive slurred vocals.

Yuliya Menshova is a Russian actress, television presenter, producer, and theater director. Daughter of Oscar-winning film director Vladimir Menshov and actress Vera Alentova. Born on July 28, 1969, in Moscow. Since 2022, she has been developing her YouTube channel "Sama Menshova" (Menshova Herself), conducting interviews with prominent personalities.

Olyashaa (Olga Sakson) is a popular Russian streamer and video blogger. Rose to widespread prominence through conversational streams in the Just Chatting category on the Twitch platform. Born in Russia.

Ivan Abramov is a Russian comedian, humorist, showman, and musician. Former captain of the "Parapaparam" KVN team (MGIMO). Resident of the "Stand Up" show on the TNT network. Born on May 21, 1986, in Volgograd. Resides and works in Moscow.

GENSYXA (Natalya Berdnikova) is a Russian streamer on the Twitch platform and a member of the "89 SQUAD" community. Her channel is among the most popular in the Russian-speaking Twitch segment, and in 2025 she was named the Best Female Streamer of the Year at the SLAY Awards. Born on February 8, 1999, in Izhevsk (Russia).

Nikita Panfilov is a Russian theater, film, and television actor, as well as a TV presenter. Born on April 30, 1979, in Moscow. Rose to widespread prominence through his leading roles in the television series "Sweet Life", "Silver Spoon" (Mazhor), and "The Dog" (Pes). For many years, "The Dog" was filmed on location in Ukraine (in Kyiv), and Panfilov worked in the Ukrainian capital for extensive periods.

Limp Bizkit is an iconic American nu-metal band formed in 1994 in Florida. The permanent frontman and lead vocalist of the group is Fred Durst. The band is renowned for its aggressive style, fusing rock with hip-hop, as well as numerous public controversies. 

GUACAMOLEMOLLY (Mark Grigoryev) is a Russian Twitch streamer and video blogger. Born in 1997 in Tolyatti (Samara Oblast, Russia).

Oleksiy Pryadko (better known as Aleksey Shevtsov) is a Ukrainian IT blogger, streamer, and technology reviewer. Creator of the YouTube channels «itpedia», «Aleksey Shevtsov», and «Jolygolf». Born on August 12, 1994, in Odesa (Ukraine). In 2018, he emigrated to Europe, where he resides to this day, continuing to produce blogs for a Russian-speaking audience.

Lyusya Chebotina is a Russian singer, video blogger, and actress. Achieved widespread fame through her hit song "Solntse Monako" (Sun of Monaco). Born on April 26, 1997, in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia). Later moved to Moscow, where she established her professional music career.

Windy31 (real name — Andrey) is one of the most popular Russian-speaking Let's Players and video bloggers. Born in Russia (Belgorod). Known for his walkthroughs of indie horror games, Minecraft, FNAF, and his high-energy, chaotic video style.

Yueechka (Daria Voskresenskaya) is a popular Twitch streamer and blogger. Born on February 8, 2001, in Germany, but lived most of her life in Russia. Known for her IRL streams, cosplay, and audience chats. Married to Ukrainian streamer Roman Mokrivskyi.

Andrey Skorokhod (stage name Glebati) is a Belarusian and Russian comedy actor, singer, screenwriter, and TV presenter. Resident of "Comedy Club". Born on June 24, 1988, in Staryya Darohi (Minsk Region, Belarus). Since 2013, he has been a resident of Comedy Club on the TNT television network.

Alsou (Alsou Abramova, née Safina) is a Russian singer, TV presenter, and actress. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, People's Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan. Born in 1983 in Bugulma (Tatar ASSR). Represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2000, finishing in second place. Holds both Russian and British citizenship.

Big Russian Boss (Igor Seravin) is a Russian rap artist, video blogger, and host of the eponymous show. Born on June 8, 1991, in Alma-Ata (Kazakhstan), raised in Samara (Russia). Best known for his satirical persona of "The Russian Boss" featuring a fake beard, crown, and fur coat, as well as his regular collaborations with Young P&H (Stanislav Konchenkov).

Deepins (Vanya Deepins) is a popular Russian TikToker and streamer, known for his flashy anime-styled video edits. Born in 2002 in Omsk, currently resides in Moscow.

Dmitry Larin (real name — Utkin) is a Russian video blogger, rap artist, and stand-up comedian. One of the pioneers of Russian YouTube, known for his critical reviews and conflicts with other bloggers. Born on November 29, 1987, in Arkhangelsk Oblast. In November 2021, he left Russia and relocated to Bali (Indonesia) after being interrogated as a witness in the criminal case against blogger Yuri Khovansky, fearing political persecution.

Eva Polna is a Russian singer, composer, and songwriter. Former lead vocalist of the popular pop group "Gosti iz Buduschego" (1996–2009). Born on May 19, 1975, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg). Recipient of numerous "Golden Gramophone" and "Stopudoviy Hit" music awards. Resides and works in Moscow.

Bulkin (Aleksandr Bulkin) is a popular Russian video blogger, Let's Player, and car enthusiast. Born in Saint Petersburg. Best known for his entertainment gaming videos (GTA, CS:GO) and automotive reviews on his Bulkin Drive channel. 

Evgeny Chichvarkin is a Russian entrepreneur and co-founder of the mobile phone retail chain Euroset. Since late 2008, he has lived in the United Kingdom, where he operates wine and restaurant businesses (Hedonism Wines, Hide). Renowned for his fierce criticism of Vladimir Putin and the Russian authoritarian regime. Born on September 10, 1974, in Leningrad, RSFSR.

Dmitry Kuplinov (Kuplinov) is one of the most popular Russian video bloggers and Let's Players. Creator of the eponymous YouTube channel with over 16 million subscribers. Born in 1988, RSFSR, USSR.

Yuri Khovansky is a Russian video blogger, rap battler, and former assistant to State Duma deputy Vasily Vlasov (LDPR). Born on January 19, 1990, in Nikolsk (Penza Oblast, Russia). Known for his provocative shock humor and numerous controversies across the blogosphere.

Evgeniy Popadinets (widely known as Topa) is a Russian video blogger and creator of the popular science channel "Utopia Show". Born on November 28, 1990, in Kharkiv Oblast (Ukraine). Currently lives and works in Moscow.

Scally Milano (Daniil Dmitriev) is a Russian rapper and one of the most prominent pioneers of the "scam rap" subgenre in Russia. Born in 2002 in Berezniki (Perm Krai).

Aleksandr Golovin is a Russian theater and film actor. Born on January 13, 1989, in Brno (Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic). He achieved widespread fame through his roles in the satirical newsreel "Yeralash", the film "Bastards" (Svolochi), and as Suvorov cadet Maksim Makarov in the television series "Kadetstvo". He lives and works in Moscow and holds Russian citizenship.

Lizer (Arsen Magomadov) is a Russian rap artist and songwriter. Former member and co-founder of the rap collective "Zakat 99.1". Born on August 12, 1998, in Moscow, Russia.

L'One (Levan Gorozia) is a Russian rap artist of Georgian descent, former member of the Black Star label, and founder of the group Marselle. Born on October 9, 1985, in Krasnoyarsk, and raised in Yakutsk.

Garry Kasparov (Garik Weinstein) is the 13th World Chess Champion, international grandmaster, author, and political activist. He is the Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) and co-founder of the Free Russia Forum. Born on April 13, 1963, in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR. Since 2013, he has lived in exile (United States, Croatia), facing political persecution by Russian authorities.

Aleksandr Ivanov (band "Rondo") is a Soviet and Russian rock singer, songwriter, and perennial leader of the group Rondo. Best known for hit songs like "Bozhe, kakoy pustyak" (God, What a Trivial Thing), "Moskovskaya osen" (Moscow Autumn), and "Ya budu pomnit" (I Will Remember). Born on March 3, 1961, in Moscow.

Jinjer is a Ukrainian progressive groove metal band founded in 2008 in Horlivka, Donetsk Oblast. One of Ukraine's most internationally recognized musical acts. The faces of the band are lead vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk and bassist Eugene Abdukhanov.

Inkmate0 (Serhiy Shevchenko) is a Ukrainian streamer, video blogger, and Let's Player known for his videos on CS:GO and Minecraft. Born on March 9, 1998, in the village of Ruska Polyana (Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine).

Yan Toples (Yan Lapotkov) is a Russian video blogger and TV host. Creator and owner of the popular science and entertainment YouTube channel "Toples". Born on March 4, 1987, in Saransk (Mordovia, Russian Federation).

Elena Temnikova is a Russian pop singer and songwriter. Rose to fame following the television project "Star Factory-2" in 2003 and as the lead singer of the pop group SEREBRO, which placed third at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007. Born on April 18, 1985, in Kurgan, RSFSR.

Olesha (Aleksey Zakharov) is a Russian video blogger and streamer. Born on July 23, 1997, in Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia. Later relocated to Saint Petersburg.

Bianka (Tatiana Lipnitskaya) is a Belarusian and Russian R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, dancer, and TV presenter. In 2007, she won the MTV Russia Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Project. Born on September 17, 1985, in Minsk, Byelorussian SSR. Since 2010, she has lived and worked in Moscow.

Nerkin (Yuriy Shvets) is a Russian-speaking video blogger and Let's Player. Born on May 7, 1998, in Rivne, Ukraine. He has lived in Poland since 2015.

"Stoptime" is a Saint Petersburg street music band formed in 2025. Known for performing songs by Russian artists designated as foreign agents. The band's frontwoman is Diana Loginova (stage name "Naoko").

Vladimir Rakov (Volodymyr Rakov) was a Ukrainian dancer, choreographer, stage director, and soldier. Winner of Season 6 of the show "Everybody Dance!" (So You Think You Can Dance Ukraine). He performed as a choreographer and dancer in both Ukrainian projects and international companies (including in Germany). Winner of the World of Dance Berlin 2018 competition as part of the Wonder Crew team. In 2019, he participated in the Russian TV show "Dance on TNT," reaching the semifinals. Born on November 24, 1995, in Yevpatoria, Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine. Killed on January 6, 2025, on the front line while executing a combat mission.

Dmitriy Malikov is a Russian pop singer widely popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Composer, pianist, singer, actor, and producer. People's Artist of the Russian Federation (2010). Awarded the Order of Friendship (2015). Born on January 29, 1970, in Moscow, RSFSR.

Sergei Polunin is a Ukrainian-born Russian ballet dancer. Former principal dancer with The Royal Ballet in London, Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre, Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, and Bavarian State Ballet in Munich. Born on November 20, 1989, in Kherson, Ukrainian SSR.

Aleksey Serebryakov is a Soviet and Russian theater and film actor, People's Artist of the Russian Federation (2010). Winner of the "Nika" National Film Award (2019) and nominee for the Screen Actors Guild Award (2025). Born on July 3, 1964, in Moscow, RSFSR.

Dmitriy Borodin is a Russian violinist and conductor. Laureate of the Y. Yankelevich, V. Abadjiev, and "Young Talents of Russia" national competitions, among others. Since 2019, he has been a member of the musicAeterna orchestra under the direction of Teodor Currentzis. Born in 1993 in Omsk, Russia.

DJ Smash (Andrey Shirman) is a Russian DJ, composer, and music producer. Recipient of "MTV Russia Music Awards", "Golden Gramophone", and "Muz-TV" awards. Born on May 23, 1982, in Perm, RSFSR.

Soda Luv (Vladislav Terentyuk) is a Russian hip-hop artist and rapper. Born on July 28, 1997, in Ukhta, Komi Republic, Russia.

Anton Lirnik is a Ukrainian actor, showman, screenwriter, TV host, musician, director, producer, and writer. Former resident of the Russian Comedy Club and member of "Duet imeni Chekhova" (Chekhov Duet). Founder of the musical band Lirnik Band. Born on September 23, 1976, in Kirovohrad (now Kropyvnytskyi), Ukrainian SSR.

Buster (real name Vyacheslav Leontyev) is a Russian streamer, video blogger, musician, and owner of the YouTube channel "Buster" and Twitch channel "Buster". Born on February 25, 1997, in Moscow, Russia.