Khabib (Khabib-Rakhman Nabievich Sharipov) is a Russian singer and video blogger, creator of the hit song «Yagoda Malinka» («Ягода малинка»). He was born on June 1, 1990, in Kazan. Prior to launching his musical career, he served as a forensic expert in the police and holds the rank of retired police captain.
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 February 2020, he was added to the database of the Myrotvorets website for illicit concert activities in Russian-occupied territories in Donetsk, Alchevsk, and Crimea.
In January 2022, Sharipov was banned from entering Lithuania due to concerts in Crimea: he is barred from visiting the country until January 21, 2027. Consequently, a concert scheduled for January in Lithuania was canceled, and the singer was prevented from flying to Vilnius after passport control.
Khabib's stance on the war in Ukraine
Following February 24, 2022, Khabib Sharipov chose a tactic of silence. He has not made a single public statement condemning Russian aggression, nor has he expressed support for Ukrainians suffering from the war.
Despite the war, the singer continues to actively tour across cities in the Russian Federation, release new songs, and participate in television projects on federal channels. He also continues to perform in occupied territories, ignoring Ukrainian law and international norms.
Performance for "SMO" fighters
Since 2023, Khabib has taken part in filming the «Goluboy Ogonyok» New Year's special on state channel «Russia-1», where the key honored guests are participants of the «special military operation». The artist performed his hits directly before them, which is regarded as indirect endorsement of the Russian army's actions.
Registered on Roskomnadzor's state portal. This signifies that the Russian state officially monitors and regulates his activities.
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