Anton Savlepov is a Ukrainian musician, former lead vocalist of the group «Quest Pistols» (founded by controversial figure Yuriy Bardash), and member of the group «Agon». In early 2022, he announced the launch of his solo music project SAVLEPOV. Born on June 14, 1988, in the village of Kovsharovka, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian SSR.
From 2016, the band «Agon» performed concerts in Russia, and its members participated in Russian TV shows, despite the complicated political situation:
We do not divide this world, the music market, into black and white. If we have concerts in Russia, we will go perform in Russia... Because people want to hear us. And who quarrelled with whom over minerals, law, corn — that is too far removed from us.
Even before the full-scale invasion, in 2020 Anton stated the following:
Recently, a friend and I noticed that in fact there are no purebred Ukrainians. And confirming my theory, my friend says: «Well, my grandfather was Russian, which means I'm a quarter Russian too.» I ended up in a similar situation — my grandfather died, which means I'm a quarter dead too. But anyway, it's better to be dead than to be Russian. Glory to Ukraine!
In July 2021, Savlepov married Russian actress Irina Gorbacheva, but in April 2023 the couple separated and no longer communicate against the backdrop of the Russian Federation's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The position of Anton Savlepov regarding the war in Ukraine
Anton Savlepov immediately categorically opposed the war, despite having a Russian wife and professional ties in Russia.
Savlepov's brother is held captive by the Russians. He fell into the hands of the occupiers during the invasion of Kharkiv Oblast.
I personally know how hard it is to find at least some information about captured civilians. They are almost never exchanged, they rarely end up on lists, and according to official documents they are effectively not in captivity. This sad, tragic story touched my family as well. We haven't heard anything about Sergey for more than a year. Yes, my brother is a civilian captive. Just like many other compatriots who simply wanted to live in Ukraine under the Ukrainian flag.
Following the full-scale invasion, former Quest Pistols members Anton Savlepov, Konstantin Borovsky, and Nikita Goryuk reunited and translated several of their hits into Ukrainian. The musicians toured Europe to raise funds for war victims:
We are resurrecting our legendary band and heading out on a charity tour across Europe! Proceeds from ticket sales will be allocated to help Ukraine through humanitarian organizations and charitable foundations. Dive into warm nostalgia and make your contribution to helping! See you at the concerts!
For his 35th birthday, Anton organized a fundraiser for vehicles for the Ukrainian military:
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