A Russian blogger named Sergei Kosenko has become the center of multiple attention episodes after a controversy tied to a widely viewed video. Reports indicate that Kosenko owes around 4 million rubles to tax authorities, a figure that has drawn scrutiny from various media outlets including Life and Shot, which highlighted the blogger’s business footprint in Russia. The two registered enterprises linked to Kosenko are listed as Sergei Kosenko Production Center and IT Practice. Earlier, according to Shot, bailiffs had summoned him over a debt of 28 thousand rubles connected to land rental in Moscow, a debt that, as reported at the time, he had managed to settle. Kosenko has publicly described himself in financial terms that have sparked public debate, presenting a narrative that some observers have labeled as boastful or misleading.
On January 8, reports from Russian media outlets noted that a video featuring Kosenko and his two-month-old son provoked significant criticism from social media users. The recording was controversial for showing the infant in a sequence that suggested distress, including moments where the child appeared to be shaken and then moved into a high snowbank, with slow-motion footage intensifying the effect. Such depictions prompted a strong public response and questions about the appropriateness and safety of online content involving minors.
In response, Alexander Bastrykin, the Chairman of the Investigative Committee, ordered a formal inquiry to determine whether any criminal wrongdoing occurred in connection with the video. Kosenko has maintained that the footage did not involve a real child; instead, he claims that a doll was used and that he later altered the clip by adding a face to the video through editing techniques. His legal counsel corroborated this position while also indicating a willingness to cooperate with investigators as the case unfolds. The evolving explanations have kept the discussion alive across different segments of the public and media, highlighting the delicate balance between creative expression, parental responsibility, and public safety concerns in the digital age.
In related commentary, another public figure, Alexander Revva, previously weighed in on his most widely discussed moment, underscoring how fame can be shaped by a single, highly visible action. The dialogue around Kosenko’s incident reflects broader conversations about online influence, the responsibilities of content creators, and the factors that lead audiences to interpret a moment as either provocative content or a potential breach of ethical guidelines. As investigations continue, observers are watching how authorities will assess evidence, how the blogger’s explanations will be evaluated, and what implications may follow for future online behavior by individuals with large follower bases.