"Batyok-official" (Batek Official) is a popular Russian comedy project created by bloggers Maxim Gorbachev and Rais Yusupov from Omsk. The project is known for comedy sketches and short vertical videos (Shorts and TikTok) about village life, everyday situations, and family relationships.
Monetizes content (via streams, ads, subscriptions, merchandise sales, or music platforms) and, in accordance with applicable laws, pays taxes to the budget of the Russian Federation.
Any engagement with this content — views, likes, donations, merchandise purchases, or streams — indirectly contributes to financing the Russian economy and, consequently, the war against Ukraine.
Batek Official's stance on the war in Ukraine
Batek Official has made no public comments regarding Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The bloggers remained in Russia and continued to film sketches in which elements of Russian state and political symbols can be seen: Russian flags, symbols on the actors' clothing, and mugs with LDPR branding. The LDPR party openly supports participants in the "SMO" and Russian military policy.
Advertising "Alabuga Polytech"
In 2025 and 2026, Batek Official placed advertising integrations with "Alabuga Polytech" on their YouTube channel and Telegram. Later, some videos with integrations were deleted, but all information about the cooperation with Alabuga is documented on the gubanovfiles website.
The college is located on the territory of the "Alabuga" Special Economic Zone, which has been linked to the production of Russian attack drones since 2023. The project is under sanctions by Western countries due to its involvement in supporting Russian military manufacturing.
Production of Iranian "Shahed"-type kamikaze drones used for strikes against Ukraine has been set up at the "Alabuga" SEZ. By advertising this institution, Batek Official promotes an enterprise directly linked to the Russian military-industrial complex.
Conclusion
The advertising for "Alabuga Polytech" was posted after Alabuga's connection to the production of Russian attack drones had already become publicly known. This was not an accidental link, but an advertising integration for a project connected to the Russian military-industrial complex. In this case, actions speak louder than words about their stance.
