Dmitry Kuplinov (Kuplinov) is one of the most popular Russian video bloggers and Let's Players. Creator of the eponymous YouTube channel with over 16 million subscribers. Born in 1988, RSFSR, USSR.
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.
Kuplinov's stance on the war in Ukraine
Prior to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Dmitry Kuplinov maintained an emphatically apolitical stance. He never addressed political developments in his videos or livestreams, focusing exclusively on entertainment gaming walkthroughs.
Following February 24, 2022, the blogger made no direct public statements condemning or endorsing the war, adopting a strategy of complete silence.
Life and work in the Russian Federation
Dmitry continues to live in Russia. Amidst platform blocks and monetization restrictions on Western platforms, he actively expanded his footprint on Russian domestic services. In September 2022, Kuplinov began streaming on the VK Play Live platform (a subsidiary project of the state-linked VK holding company) and also utilizes the Boosty platform to monetize content from Russian audiences.
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Dmitry Kuplinov chose a strategy of ignoring the war entirely. He did not condemn the invasion, remained in Russia, continues to pay taxes into the state budget, and shifted to Russian state-backed streaming services while preserving the facade of a "person outside politics."
He is registered on Roskomnadzor's "Gosuslugi" portal, which indicates that his streaming activity is officially monitored and regulated by the Russian state.
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