Artur Smolyaninov is an acclaimed Russian theater and film actor. Born on October 27, 1983, in Moscow, Russia. Trustee of the «Podari Zhizn» charitable foundation helping children with oncological conditions.
Listening to this artist's tracks on official streaming platforms, social media, and other services indirectly contributes to financing the war — through taxes paid to the budget of the Russian Federation.
In June 2017, he was added to the Myrotvorets database for filming in Russian-occupied Crimea.
On January 13, 2023, he was designated a «foreign agent» in Russia, and in May 2023 placed on Russia's registry of terrorists and extremists.
Artur Smolyaninov's stance on the war in Ukraine
Artur Smolyaninov openly and vehemently opposed Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine from the outset.
In October 2022, the actor was fined for «discrediting the Russian army», and in January 2023 Russian authorities opened criminal proceedings against him over his anti-war interviews.
If I were to fight in this war, it would be strictly on Ukraine's side. Unquestionably. For me, it wouldn't even be about taking a side, but standing with my brothers who were attacked by other brothers who went to kill for no reason at all.
Smolyaninov left Russia and continues to participate in anti-war cultural projects in exile, advocating for Ukrainian independence and justice.
