INSIDE RUSSIA

About

Political activist who became known for his INSIDE RUSSIA YouTube channel, where he documents and discusses Russia's transformation to totalitarianism, including geopolitical, economic, and societal circumstances. His insightful commentary has attracted over 370,000 subscribers and more than 98 million views. He is also known for creating a Russian-Ukrainian support group called "Tashkent Breakfast Club," which brings Russian and Ukrainian refugees together for reconciliation and mutual support. He also co-founded a charity called "Brain Drain Unlimited Foundation," which helps Russian and Ukrainian refugees find new homes in America.

Before Fame

Before launching his YouTube channel in October 2018, he was an executive at a power generation facilities general contractor corporation located in Moscow, Russia. He is a serial high-tech startup founder. 

Trivia

Among his most viewed videos are "Life In Russia Under Sanctions: Empty Stores, Rising Prices, Personal Tragedy" and "My Last Big Mac Meal | McDonald's Leaving Russia," which have garnered over 3.3 million and 1 million views, respectively. 

Family Life

Born in Rostov-on-Don, he was forced into exile accompanied by his wife, Natalia, and three children after Russia started the war in Ukraine. Has lived in the USA, later relocating to Uzbekistan. He is the father of five children. 

Associated With

YouTube star Asianometry is also widely known for his geopolitics content.