Celebrity stances on the war in Ukraine

Mafanya (Vladislav Kalyuka) is a Russian streamer and video blogger who gained prominence through Chatroulette interactions and interactive livestreams on Twitch and YouTube. He hails from Saint Petersburg.

Friendly Thug 52 Ngg (real name Aleksandr Romanov) is a Russian rapper and member of the "52" collective. He was featured in the Forbes "30 Under 30" ranking in 2024. Born on May 28, 2000, in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Stanislav Yarushin is a Russian actor, showman, TV presenter, singer, and producer. Member of the KVN teams "Uezdny Gorod" and "Litsa Uralskoy Natsionalnosti". Best known for his role as Anton Martynov in the TV sitcom "Univer". Born on January 14, 1981, in Chelyabinsk, USSR.

T2x2 (Anton Tatyrzha) is a popular Russian streamer and video blogger. In 2024, he won the "Breakthrough of the Year" award at the Stream Legends Awards of the Year (SLAY). Born on March 6, 1996, in Petrozavodsk, Russia.

Kussia (Kasha, real name Vladimir Ivanov) is a Russian streamer known for his provocative broadcasts, membership in the "ShPANA" collective, and active streaming on Chatroulette. Born in June 2005 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Anton S (real name Anton Suvorkin) is a popular Russian-speaking blogger and YouTuber living in Estonia. In 2016, Anton launched the Anton S Live channel, where he began covering the most discussed gossip in Russian show business. Born on November 19, 1978, in Tartu, Estonia.

Vadim "Evelone" Kozakov (better known as Evelone192 or Evelone2004) is a Russian-speaking streamer and content creator, known for his broadcasts on Twitch, Kick, and YouTube. He is one of the founders of the popular streamer collective "Freak Squad". Born on July 4, 1996, in Nova Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine.

Kai Angel (real name Dmitry Itskov) is a Russian-Israeli rap artist, one of the members of the duo Viperr (together with 9mice). Previously made music under the pseudonym Zavet. Born on February 4, 1997, in Bryansk, Russia.

Hofmannita (real name Anna Mikheeva) is a rap artist, former participant in the reality show "Patsanki" ("Tomboy"), and Instagram blogger. She gained popularity through her outrageous style and provocative behavior. Born on August 18, 1994, in Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Michael Nacke is a Russian journalist, political scientist, video blogger, and OSINT analyst. Born on December 25, 1993, in Moscow. Holds dual citizenship of Russia and the United States.

9mice (real name Sergey Dmitriev) is a Russian rap artist and member of the rap duo Viperr alongside Kai Angel. Born on August 27, 2000, in Vladivostok, he later lived in Barcelona. Since 2023, he has been residing in the United States.

Jane Air is a Russian alternative rock band founded in 2002 in Saint Petersburg. The band's frontman and lead vocalist is Anton Lissov (former backing vocalist and guitarist of Little Big).

Icegergert (real name Georgy Gergert) — Russian trap artist and video blogger. Born on August 24, 2001, in the city of Bratsk, Irkutsk Oblast.

Bratishkin (real name Vladimir Semenyuk) is a Russian video blogger, streamer, and let's player. Owner of the "Bratishkin" YouTube channel and the "bratishkinOFF" Twitch channel. Born on May 20, 1998, in Moscow.

Yana Troyanova is a Russian theater and film actress and television presenter. She gained widespread fame thanks to the films "Volchok" ("Spinning Top"), "Zhit" ("Living"), "Kokoko", "The Land of OZ", and the television sitcom "Olga". Born on February 12, 1973, in the settlement of Lechebny, Sverdlovsk Oblast, RSFSR.

Yuri (Gosha) Kutsenko is a Russian theater, film, television, voice and dubbing actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, singer, and public figure. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (2013). Born on May 20, 1967, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian SSR. In 1988, he moved to Moscow.

Obladaet (real name Nazar Votyakov) is a Russian hip-hop artist and songwriter. Born on August 10, 1991, in Irkutsk.

RAM (Sergey "Dirty Ramirez" Zhelnov) is a Russian rapper and battle rap participant. Born on November 29, 1992, in Nizhnevartovsk, Russia.

Zhshch (stylized as ├┼┼┴┴┴┐) is a Russian alternative rock band that also refers to itself as "sick evil". It was founded by Igor Vlasyev (Vaganych) in Saint Petersburg in 2009.

Vitaly Gogunsky is a Russian film and television actor, singer, composer, producer, and TV presenter. He is best known for his role as Kuzya in the TV sitcom "Univer". Born on July 14, 1978, in Kremenchuk, Poltava Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, USSR.

Otar Kushanashvili is a Russian journalist, television presenter, and YouTuber. He was born on June 22, 1970, in Kutaisi, Georgian SSR, USSR.

JesusAVGN (Khesus, Alexey Gubanov) is a Russian video blogger, Let's Player, and streamer known for creating content on YouTube and Twitch. He was born on March 30, 1992, in Novokuznetsk, Russia. Since late 2021, he has lived in the United States.

"SerGa" is a Russian rock band formed in 1994 by Sergey Galanin in Moscow.

Anna Khilkevich is a Russian film, television, voice, and dubbing actress, and television presenter. She is best known for her role as Masha Belova in the television comedy series "Univer." She was born on October 15, 1986, in Leningrad, RSFSR.

Gennady Khazanov is a Soviet and Russian theater, film, and voice actor of Jewish origin, television presenter, and public figure. People's Artist of the RSFSR (1991). Member of the presidium of the Russian Jewish Congress. Since 1997, he has served as artistic director of the Moscow Variety Theatre. He was born on December 1, 1945, in Moscow, RSFSR.

Nookie (Dariya Stavrovich) is a Russian singer, songwriter, and composer. From 2006 to 2024, she was the lead vocalist and co-songwriter of the alternative rock band "Slot". Since 2012, she has fronted her solo project, the musical formation "NOOKIE." She was born on February 1, 1986, in Velsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, RSFSR, USSR.

Galina Bezruk is a Ukrainian and Russian actress and singer. In 2012, she became a finalist on the vocal show "The Voice of the Country 2." She starred in the popular television series "Servant of the People," "The Last Moskal," and "A Little House of Happiness." She was born on May 1, 1988, in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR.

Ekaterina Kuznetsova is a Ukrainian theater and film actress and television presenter. She played leading roles in numerous Ukrainian and Russian television series and films. She was born on July 12, 1987, in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR.

Tatyana Lazareva is a Russian television and voice actress, TV presenter, singer, YouTuber, and public figure. She gained fame as the host of the comedy show "O.S.P.-Studio," an actress in the comedy series "33 Square Meters" and several of its sequels. From 2004 to 2012, she worked at STS channel, where she was the creator and host of the show "Good Jokes." She was born on July 21, 1966, in Novosibirsk, RSFSR, USSR.

"ssshhhiiittt!" (stylized "shit!") is a Russian rock band founded by Nikita Kislov in 2015.

Tatyana Kurtukova (married name Makeyeva) is a Russian singer, actress, and educator, performer of Russian folk and original songs. She gained wide fame following the release of the patriotic hit single "Matushka." She was born on September 9, 1993, in Khabarovsk, Russia.

Wylsacom (real name Valentin Petukhov) is a Russian video blogger, tech reviewer, consumer tech specialist, and former lawyer. He is one of the most popular and wealthy video bloggers in the Russian-language segment of YouTube. He was born on July 6, 1985, in Moscow, USSR.

Iosif Prigozhin is a Russian music producer for singer Valeriya, Vakhtang Kikabidze, Nikolai Noskov, Aleksandr Marshal, Avraam Russo, Kristina Orbakaite, and others. He was born on April 2, 1969, in Makhachkala, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, USSR.

Valeriya (real name Alla Perfilova) is a Russian pop singer. People's Artist of Russia (2013). She was born on April 17, 1968, in Atkarsk, Saratov Oblast, Russian SFSR. She is married to producer Iosif Prigozhin.

"Stigmata" is a Russian metalcore band formed in 2000 in Saint Petersburg. The band's founder is Taras Umansky, and the frontman is Artyom "Nel'son" Lotskikh.

Valya Karnaval (Karna.val; real name — Valentina Karnaukhova) is a Russian video blogger, TikToker, singer, and television and voice actress. She was born on November 11, 2001, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

Elena Katina is a Russian singer, songwriter, and former lead vocalist of the pop duo "t.A.T.u." In 2009, Katina launched her solo career with the international solo project "Lena Katina," moving from Moscow to Los Angeles. In 2015, she returned to Moscow. Following the disbandment of t.A.T.u., she periodically reunited with Yulia Volkova, the second member of t.A.T.u., to participate in special events and concerts. She was born on October 4, 1984, in Moscow.

Yulia Volkova is a Russian singer, former lead vocalist of the pop duo "t.A.T.u." Since 2010, she has pursued a solo career. Following the group's disbandment, she periodically reunited with Lena Katina, the second member of t.A.T.u., to participate in special events and concerts. She was born on February 20, 1985, in Moscow.

Nikolay Sobolev is a Russian video blogger, writer, businessman, and singer. Creator and host of the YouTube channel "SOBOLEV" (prior to November 2016 — "Zhizn YouTube"), where he discusses topical social events. One of the founders of two YouTube collectives — "Rakamakafo" and "Ready Steady Go." He was born on June 18, 1993, in Saint Petersburg.

Yuri Kuklachev is a Soviet and Russian circus performer, carpet clown, cat trainer, radio host, and writer; People's Artist of the RSFSR (1986), laureate of the Lenin Komsomol Prize (1980). Founder and permanent artistic director of the Moscow Cat Theatre. He was born on April 12, 1949, in the village of Podrezkovo, Khimki District, Moscow Oblast, USSR.

Dmitry Shepelev is a television and radio presenter, showman, actor, producer, and biographical writer. He is known for hosting a series of television shows on channels across Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia. He was born on January 25, 1983, in Minsk, Byelorussian SSR.

Ida Galich is a Russian television presenter, singer, and blogger. She was born on May 3, 1990, in Germany. In 2002, she moved to Moscow with her parents.

Lera Kudryavtseva is a Russian television and radio presenter, actress, and singer, host of entertainment programs on NTV. She was born on May 19, 1971, in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakh SSR.

UNNV (Ubity, No Ne Vami / Killed, But Not by You) is a Russian-language underground rap group from Minsk, Belarus, founded in 2008. The collective consists of three members: Crash, Marik Marakesh, and Anq, who keep their identities and real names concealed.

Aleksandr Zubarev (zubarefff) is a Ukrainian streamer, TikToker, and blogger with millions of followers. A dance teacher and choreographer by profession. Born on February 15, 1987, in Donetsk, Ukrainian SSR.

Anya Pokrov (real name Anna Pokrovskaya) is a Russian video blogger and singer. Member of the initial lineup of the TikTok collective Dream Team House. Born on December 15, 1999, in Volgograd.

"Kalinov Most" is a Soviet and Russian rock band from Novosibirsk. Founded in 1986 by Dmitry Revyakin.

Sergey Parkhomenko (stage names Seryoga, SERYOGA, Poligraf SharikOFF) is a Belarusian hip-hop performer who rose to prominence following the release of his massive 2004 hit "Chyorny Bumer". Early press releases described the rapper's musical style as "athletic ditties". Born on October 8, 1976, in Gomel, Belarusian SSR, USSR.

Ekaterina Varnava is a Russian theater and film actress, TV presenter, KVN alumna, and former participant and choreographer of the comedy television show "Comedy Woman" (2008–2020). From 2014 to 2017, she served as co-host of the show "Khto Zverkhu?" on Ukrainian "Novy Kanal". Born on December 9, 1984, in Moscow, RSFSR.

Arseniy Popov is a Russian theater, film, and television actor, comedian, television presenter, and designer. Participant in the show "Improvizatory" on the STS television channel. Born on March 20, 1983, in the city of Omsk, USSR.