Valya Karnaval (Karna.val; real name — Valentina Karnaukhova) is a Russian video blogger, TikToker, singer, and television and voice actress. She was born on November 11, 2001, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
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.
Valya Karnaval's Stance on the War in Ukraine
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Valya Karnaval offered not a single comment regarding the military conflict, adopting a stance of silence.
Instead of condemning the aggression, the blogger continues to actively earn money in the Russian Federation. She is a member of the Hype House TikTok collective, which effectively works for the Kremlin by promoting "correct" narratives to young audiences. Valentina also actively participates in entertainment shows on federal state-aligned channels (Channel One, STS), creating the illusion of normal life in the aggressor state.
Complaints of "Russophobia"
In August 2023, while vacationing at a luxury resort in the Maldives, the TikToker encountered so-called "Russophobia," which she complained about on her blog. However, Valya never addressed why many foreigners hold a negative view of Russia.
Support for the Dictator: Putin Sticker
In August 2024, Valya Karnaval definitively shattered the myth of her "apolitical" stance. In one of her videos, she showcased a phone case bearing a sticker of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This gesture served as a clear signal of loyalty to the regime. In wartime conditions, displaying a portrait of the person who gave the order to invade Ukraine is seen not simply as affection, but as direct endorsement of murders and occupation. Thus, the youth idol made it clear to her multi-million audience that she stands on the side of the aggressor.
Cooperation with Censorship and Security Services
Karnaval is actively integrated into the state's digital control framework:
- Promotes the Max national messenger from VK — a tool designed for total digital surveillance. The app's privacy policy explicitly states that user data may be transferred to "any state authority," including the FSB.
- Registered on "Gosuslugi" within the Roskomnadzor (RKN) registry. This signifies that the blogger has officially "come out of the shadows" and submitted her personal data to the state, agreeing to abide by all Russian military censorship laws.
Valya Karnaval continues to live and work in Russia, shifting from tactics of "silence" to open displays of loyalty to the Putin regime.
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