Windy31 (real name — Andrey) is one of the most popular Russian-speaking Let's Players and video bloggers. Born in Russia (Belgorod). Known for his walkthroughs of indie horror games, Minecraft, FNAF, and his high-energy, chaotic video style.
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.
Windy31's Stance on the War in Ukraine
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Windy31 made no public political statements — neither in support of Ukraine nor in support of Russian aggression. His only direct reaction to the military hostilities was a video appeal to his subscribers with a "take care of yourselves" message:
...I think you are already aware of what is currently happening in our world. I woke up today to the sound of explosions. I will not say what happened there, I do not know... However, I hoped until the very last that I was imagining it... Let us try not to start hating one another, at least right here. Let us not start all these internecine feuds. I, for my part, will continue filming... You don't know what tomorrow will bring, and I will keep filming for you as long as I have the opportunity... I think it will be easier for both me and you to get through the difficulties that you and I now face in the world.
He is registered with Roskomnadzor via Gosuslugi. This signifies that the state officially monitors and regulates his activities.
Windy continues operating his channel in a strictly entertainment format, completely ignoring the war in Ukraine. His stance is apolitical disengagement and evasion of sensitive issues in order to maintain viewers' comfort and preserve his personal revenue streams.
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