Tatwole (real name Damir Sadykov) is a Russian fitness video blogger and streamer. He is known for his fitness-themed videos on YouTube and Twitch. He was born in 2005 in the village of Asekeyevo, Orenburg Oblast, and raised in Samara.
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.
Tatwole's Stance on the War in Ukraine
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Tatwole refrained from making direct public anti-war statements. At the same time, through his public commentary and creative activities, he has repeatedly demonstrated support for the Russian president and partnered with initiatives directly tied to the Russian military-industrial complex.
Open Support for Putin
In the video «BODYBUILDERS ANSWER SCHOOL QUESTIONS,» published on the YouTube channel of streamer Love Sosa, participants were asked various trivia and opinion questions. When asked who is the greatest president in the world, Damir Sadykov responded:
Our heavy hitter Putin» («Наш слоняра Путин»)
Correspondingly, the most powerful and superior nation on the planet in Tatwole's view is «our mighty Russia.»
Advertising «Alabuga Polytech»
In April 2026, Tatwole advertised the vocational college «Alabuga Polytech». On his channel, he released a video entitled «We Worked as Gym Teachers for 24 Hours,» filmed directly on the premises of this institution. Tatwole later deleted the original video from his channel, though it was preserved on the archive website gubanovfiles.com, as well as in reaction streams by other content creators.
The college is located on the grounds of the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, where serial assembly of Russian Shahed-type military attack drones has been established since 2023. These drones are routinely used by Russia to carry out strikes across Ukraine. The project has been placed under sanctions by numerous Western nations due to its direct role in Russian military manufacturing.
By promoting this institution, Tatwole actively advertises an enterprise directly integrated into the Russian military-industrial complex.
Collaborations with Z-Bloggers
Tatwole regularly records joint videos with pro-war Z-celebrities, including streamers Derzko69, Ivan Zolo, Mafanya, Kasha, and performers Margo and Gunwest (Ganvest).
Training with a Ukrainian Bodybuilder and Police Scrutiny
In June 2026, Tatwole released a video titled «Dukhota Destroyed Tatwole,» in which he held an online workout session with Kyiv-based Ukrainian bodybuilder Serhiy Dukhota. For the coaching session, the blogger transferred money to him.
However, Dukhota had publicly organized fundraisers for FPV strike drones for the Ukrainian armed forces, including for the needs of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. Following the release of the video, Russian pro-war activists demanded an official investigation into whether Tatwole was aware of these fundraisers and whether his payment ended up supporting the AFU. According to media reports, the blogger faced potential state treason charges punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment.
Subsequently, Tatwole recorded an apology video in self-defense. In it, he attributed remarks about «Zelensky's fascist regime» and draft dodging to Dukhota, while vigorously asserting his own Russian patriotism.
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