Celebrity stances on the war in Ukraine

"Lyube" is a Soviet and Russian rock and patriotic pop band formed in 1989. Its frontman and lead vocalist is Nikolay Rastorguyev, widely known as one of Vladimir Putin's favorite artists, People's Artist of Russia (2002), member of the United Russia party since 2006, and former deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (5th convocation).

Denis Chuzhoy (real name Denis Alesin) is a Russian stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and comedy video creator. Known for projects such as Open Mic, Class of the People, and Bad Books. Born on July 23, 1988, in Zheleznogorsk, Kursk Oblast, RSFSR.

Sergey Burunov is a Russian theater, film, voice, and dubbing actor, parodist, and television presenter. He attained widespread popularity through projects such as the television series The Policeman from Rublyovka, the film The Last Warrior, and the satirical show Bolshaya Raznitsa. Born on March 6, 1977, in Moscow, RSFSR.

s1mple (Oleksandr Kostyliev) is a Ukrainian streamer, esports athlete, professional Counter-Strike player, widely considered one of the greatest snipers and most decorated esports players in the world. In 2021, as part of Natus Vincere, he became champion and MVP of PGL Major Stockholm 2021. Born on October 2, 1997, in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Dangerlyoha (or "Danger Lyokha" / "Sharf"; real name Aleksey Shpak) is a popular Russian-speaking Twitch streamer and blogger originally from Ukraine. Born on November 14, 1999, in Poltava, Ukraine.

Cupsize (Nikolay Mamaev, also known under the pseudonym Nikolai Lifonov) is a Russian musician and rapper, frontman of the musical project Cupsize. Known for his provocative style blending elements of grunge, rap, and hyperpop. Born on July 16, 2003, in Yaroslavl, Russia.

Anfisa Chekhova (real name Aleksandra Korchunova) is a Russian television and radio presenter, and actress. Hosted the television erotic show Sex with Anfisa Chekhova on the TNT network. She worked in Ukraine from 2011 to 2013, hosting the programs Let's Get Married on the Inter TV channel and How to Get Married on STB. Born on December 21, 1977, in Moscow, RSFSR.

"Vyshel Pokurit" (Yura Avangard, real name Syomin) is a Ukrainian hip-hop artist and beatmaker. He gained widespread popularity following exposure on the Russian social network VKontakte in 2017. He actively collaborated with members of the Russian collective Dead Dynasty. Born on May 16, 2002, in Odesa, Ukraine.

Anna Netrebko is a Russian and Austrian opera soprano. People's Artist of the Russian Federation (2008), Kammersängerin of the Vienna State Opera (2017). Born on September 18, 1971, in Krasnodar, RSFSR. Holds citizenship of both Russia and Austria.

Exile (Ilya Yatskevich) is a Russian video blogger, musician, and streamer. Forbes "30 Under 30" honoree (2023) in the "New Media" category. Born on July 2, 1998, in Kaliningrad, Russia.

Dilara Zinatullina is a Russian TikTok influencer, Instagram blogger, streamer, and entrepreneur. Ex-wife of rapper Morgenshtern. Born on March 29, 2000, in Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russian Federation.

Victoria Bonya is a Russian television presenter, model, and influencer, a former participant in the reality show Dom-2 on the TNT channel. Born on November 27, 1979, in Krasnokamensk, Chita Oblast, RSFSR. Resides in Monaco, but earns her living in Russia.

Mokrivskyi (Roman Mokrivskyi) is a popular Russian-Ukrainian streamer and video blogger. Born on November 7, 1999, in Kyiv, he spent his childhood and school years in Lviv. He subsequently relocated to Moscow.

Leonid Yarmolnik is a Soviet and Russian theater and film actor, television presenter, and producer. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (1994). Best known for his roles in the films That Very Munchhausen, Love with Privileges, Three Men in a Boat, as well as hosting the television program Cinema for Two. Born on January 22, 1954, in Grodno, Primorsky Krai, RSFSR. He spent his childhood and school years in Lviv, Ukraine.

Nara (NARA MEE, Meeyinaraa) is a popular Russian-speaking TikTok influencer with millions of followers, of Kyrgyz descent. She also commands a large audience on Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, and VK. The main focus of her content consists of short dance videos, vibrant fashion looks, outfits, and occasional Q&A sessions.

Dmitry Nyuberg is a Russian video blogger and streamer. He gained fame as a music critic and blogger, releasing video reviews of music albums, biographical video essays about public figures, and covering social and political topics. Born on May 15, 1996, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Since 2024, he has been residing in the United States, in Ohio.

Nonna Grishaeva is a Soviet and Russian theater, film, and television actress, TV and radio presenter, parodist, singer, writer, editor, and illustrator. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (2006). Born on July 21, 1971, in Odesa, Ukrainian SSR. Holds Russian citizenship.

Flomaster (Aleksandr Dubikin) is a Russian-speaking video blogger, streamer, music critic, and founder of the "Risa Za Tvorchestvo" project. Born on May 19, 1984, in Kazakhstan; in the early 2000s, he relocated to Novosibirsk, and in 2021 moved to Moscow.

Drake (drakeoffc; real name Denis Kolomiets) is a popular Russian-speaking streamer on Twitch. Born on August 20, 2003. His surname points to Ukrainian heritage; however, Denis resides in Saint Petersburg.

Sasavot (Gleb Orlov) is a Russian streamer and video blogger, one of the most popular Russian-speaking streamers on the Twitch platform. Born on April 13, 2000, in Kursk, Russia.

Katya Lel (born Ekaterina Chuprinina) is a Russian pop singer and songwriter. Honored Artist of Russia (2025), People's Artist of Chechnya (2008) and Kabardino-Balkaria (2009). Born on September 20, 1974, in Nalchik, RSFSR, USSR.

Vera Polozkova is a Russian poet, actress, and singer. Born on March 5, 1986, in Moscow, USSR.

Aleksandr Bashirov is a Soviet and Russian film actor, film director, and screenwriter. Known for his roles in the films Assa, Shtrafbat, Leningrad, and Cargo 200. Born on September 24, 1955, in Sogom, Tyumen Oblast, USSR.

Anna Kuzina is a Ukrainian theater, film, and dubbing actress. Best known for playing student trade union committee chair Yana Semakina in the popular Russian television series Univer. New Dorm and Univer. 10 Years Later. Born on July 21, 1980, in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR.

Hard Play (Aleksey Baranov) is a popular Russian streamer and video blogger. Born on November 7, 1987, in Klin, Moscow Oblast, RSFSR.

Django (Alexey Poddubny) is a Russian singer, composer, musician, and arranger. He is the frontman and leader of the band Django. Born on January 8, 1969, in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR. Holds Russian citizenship.

Aleksandr Kuznetsov is an actor known for roles in Russian films and TV series ("Flight", "Acid", "The Scythian"), as well as in international productions: "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore", "The Vandal", and the Disney+ series "Star". Born on July 22, 1992, in Sevastopol, Ukraine. Holds dual citizenship — Russian and Ukrainian.

Vlad Kobyakov is a Belarusian and Russian blogger, singer, MUZ-TV presenter, and showman. Born on October 31, 1998, in Minsk, Belarus.

Madk1d (Mark Serkov) is a Russian rapper and hip-hop artist. Born on April 11, 2002, in Tomsk, Russia.

«Bond s knopkoy» is a Russian indie-folk band formed in 2017 in the city of Neftekamsk, Republic of Bashkortostan. The founder, lead vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader is Ilya Zolotukhin.

Igor Krutoy is a Soviet, Ukrainian, and Russian pop composer, producer, pianist, and singer. People's Artist of the Russian Federation (1996), People's Artist of Ukraine (2011; stripped of the title in 2024 under NSDC sanctions against individuals supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine). Born on July 29, 1954, in Haivoron, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine. Holds Russian citizenship and resides in Miami, USA.

Fasoollka (Ksenia Guzaeva) is a popular Russian-speaking Twitch streamer from Donetsk. She hosts Just Chatting streams and various cosplay sets. Born on March 15, 2001. She relocated to live in Moscow, refers to Donetsk as the "DPR", and does not consider herself Ukrainian:

"Poslednie Tanki V Parizhe" (P.T.V.P. / Last Tanks in Paris) is a Russian punk rock band formed in 1996 by Eduard Starkov and Alexey Nikonov (Lekha Nikonov) in Vyborg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia.

May Wave$ (real name Daniil Meylikhov) is a Russian rap artist and former member of the Booking Machine label. Born on January 31, 1997, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

Lagoda1337 (Valeriy Lagoda) is a popular Russian streamer on Twitch.

Boris Grim (Boris Burdaev) is a Russian musician, composer, and producer. Co-founder of the band "Bratya Grim". Since 2011, he has performed with his musical projects under the names: "Boris Grim and Bratya Grim" (pop-rock), "Octopus Maiden" (psychedelic rock), "Lirrika" (lo-fi), and "Ufology" (synth-pop). Since 2020, the musician's concert activities have been suspended. Born on June 6, 1981, in Samara, Russian SFSR.

"Bratya Grim" is a Russian pop-rock band founded by twins Boris and Konstantin Burdaev in 1998 in Samara. Boris Burdaev left the band and performs solo. The current lead vocalist and frontman of the group is Konstantin Burdaev (Kostya Grim).

Vadim Galygin is a Belarusian and Russian actor, television presenter, stand-up comedian, producer, and humorist. He performed on Comedy Club (under the stage name Vadik "Rambo" Galygin) on the TNT channel, and served as producer and host of "Very Russian TV" on the STS channel. He participated in KVN and worked on Belarusian television. Born on May 8, 1976, in Borisov, Belarusian SSR.

Zloy (Artur Nerchuk) is a Ukrainian streamer and blogger whose content is dedicated to gaming streams and vlogs. Born in 1994.

Sergey Pisarenko is a Russian comedy actor, television presenter, and member of the "Uyezdny Gorod" KVN team. Starting in 2018, he starred in "Diesel Show" on ICTV and lived in Ukraine. Born on July 22, 1968, in Magnitogorsk, Russian SFSR. Married to a Ukrainian woman.

Evgeny Nikishin is a Russian actor, television presenter, and member of the "Uyezdny Gorod" KVN team who frequently performed in the Ukrainian comedy show "Diesel Show" on ICTV. Born on May 4, 1977, in Magnitogorsk, Russian SFSR.

Yulia Savicheva is a Russian singer and actress. Finalist of the television talent show "Star Factory 2" (Fabrika Zvyozd 2) and participant in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004. Born on February 14, 1987, in Kurgan, Russian SFSR.

5opka (Kirill Baranov, also known as Pyaterka, FUGA TV, Boss) is a Russian video blogger, streamer, and rapper known for his Minecraft let's play videos. Born on April 5, 1996, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

Yulia Gavrilina (Yulka Shpulka, GAVRILINA) is a Russian video blogger (TikToker), singer, TV presenter, and actress. Born on June 26, 2002, in Tyumen, Russia.

Zxcursed (Cursed) is a Russian-speaking Dota 2 and shooter streamer, as well as a musician of Ukrainian origin. His real name and age are unknown. He was born in Ukraine and lived in Kyiv for several years leading up to the outbreak of the full-scale war.

Stint (Maksim Shabanov) is a popular Russian-language Twitch streamer, YouTube blogger, and musician. Born on May 16, 1995, in the city of Ivanovo, Russia.

Elizaveta Vasilenko is a Ukrainian actress, model, and blogger. She achieved fame through the lead role in the TV series "Shkola" ("School") on the 1+1 TV channel. Born on June 30, 1998, in Dnipro, Ukraine.

Alexander Nevsky (born Alexander Kuritsyn) is a Russian and American film actor, film director, screenwriter, producer, writer, bodybuilder, and public figure. Known as a bodybuilder by the nickname "Russian Schwarzenegger". Born on July 17, 1971, in Moscow, RSFSR. Lives and works in the United States.