Zivert (Yulia Zivert) is a Russian pop singer. She rose to prominence in 2017 with the tracks «Chak» and «Anesteziya». She gained widespread popularity in late 2018 following the release of the hit track «Life». Born on November 28, 1990, in Moscow, USSR. Citizenship: Russian Federation.
The artist collaborates with Russian record labels, the taxes from whose operations enter the budget of the Russian Federation, indirectly financing the war in Ukraine.
! Listening to this artist's tracks on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and social networks helps sponsor the war.
In April 2019, she was entered into the database of the «Myrotvorets» center for illegal concert activities in Russian-occupied Crimea.
In 2020, on the Russian show "Alyona, blin!", Zivert commented on her apolitical stance:
There are politicians for this, while musicians should make music. It would be wonderful if this didn't concern artists at all. I am aware of the situation in Ukraine, but I don't poke my nose in there — I don't need to. I am a creative person, I don't have a civic stance. I am a person of the world, I'm a little pink bird. If something happens in our country — I will remain on the sidelines, well what, am I going to decide anything? Public figures can lead masses of people, but let someone else do that. I want my music to convey global, human, simple truths. That is love, friendship, kind deeds; that is more important than politics.
Yulia Zivert’s Position on the War in Ukraine
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Zivert posted an Instagram story in which she explained her silent stance on the war:
I beg forgiveness from the Universe for humanity as a whole. Everyone has the right to experience this dark time the way they feel it. Period. And even after the darkest night, dawn arrives. Period.
The singer was embroiled in a scandal caused by anxious Russians who imagine anti-war dissent everywhere. During a concert in Moscow, the artist chanted "net monet" (no coins), but fans misheard it as "net voyne" (no to war). Yulia was forced to offer explanations:
Lately, people are eager to expose me for having allegedly fled Russia and lived in Bali for over a year waiting for better times. And now this provocation. All this time, I have been living and working in my homeland — in Russia, for my beloved audience. I simply tour less frequently than before due to health issues, but I certainly didn't go anywhere to hide out.
Subsequent cancellations of the singer's concerts in early 2024 were linked not to Zivert's civic stance, but to her ongoing medical issues.
For example, after the start of the war she, conveniently, had songs with people, who publicly support the war. For example, Three Days of Rain in 2022, Hands Up! in 2023, and Icegergent in 2025. She also participated in the tribute album to Hands Up! band in 2024.
Mind you, she had a song with Max Barskikh in 2021.
I don't know, you'd think, that if she is an artist firsthand, she would not associate herself with anyone with a clear stance on war, be that person for or against it. Or maybe do the opposite, and sing songs with everyone, including such singers/bands as Mumiy Troll or Valeriy Meladze. But no.
Actions speak louder than words. Even if she doesn't actually support the war, her actions are rather interesting.