Rapper Egor Creed
A legal claim was filed by the Russian singer Yegor Creed against Ekaterina Mizulina under the provision protecting honor, dignity, and business reputation against individuals and entities. The filing appeared on the Moscow Zamoskvoretsky Court’s website on November 16, 2023. The suit followed Mizulina’s public comment, in which she accused Creed of promoting online casinos through his streams, a statement translated as accusing him of swindling. The case illustrates ongoing tensions in Russia over how public figures influence online advertising and reputation in the digital era. (Citation: court records and contemporary media coverage)
On April 26, Mizulina reported further developments, stating that Creed and two other notable Russian bloggers had their Twitch accounts blocked. According to Mizulina, their channels were placed on a list of banned sites by Roskomnadzor after objections from the Safe Internet League concerning illegal advertising of online gambling by these creators. Creed’s channel was later restored after a 99-day ban. In October, Mizulina indicated that police were investigating the rapper for alleged illegal activities related to organizing and promoting gambling. (Citation: official statements and court communications)
In December, Creed’s restaurant venture, along with businessman Anton Pinsky and rapper Timati’s Gucci Cafe, closed permanently. The timing was under a year after the associated controversy, though it remained unclear whether the closures were connected to the case. (Citation: business news reports)
On January 15, 2024, the Moscow Zamoskvoretsky Court dismissed Creed’s claim against Mizulina due to procedural repetition, noting that a similar dispute was already being reviewed in Odintsovo court in the Moscow region. (Citation: court decision summaries)
Singer Xolidayboy
On October 26, 2023, Ulyana Pocheko, the producer for singer Xolidayboy, warned Mizulina of potential legal action. The producer argued that Mizulina’s criticisms harmed the artist’s reputation and financial situation. Earlier, Mizulina had signaled an investigation into anti-Russian statements by Minaev and suggested providing law enforcement with excerpts from an interview. On November 6, the artist was summoned to the military registration and enlistment office during a stopover at Mineralnye Vody airport while on tour. That evening, during a Stavropol performance, Minaev reportedly fainted. Pocheko stressed on Telegram that Xolidayboy never spoke against Russia. (Citation: producer statements and public records)
Producers noted that videos cited by Mizulina allegedly contained information claiming the artist was born on Ukrainian soil and recorded long before February 2022. The producer explained that these facts do not reflect current conduct or allegiance. (Citation: artist management communications)
TV Presenter Anastasia Ivleeva
Mizulina reported that blogger Anastasia Ivleeva faced an audit by the Federal Tax Service at the end of December. She stated that the audit, initiated on December 26 based on materials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, could lead to a criminal case. The presenter was accused of significant tax evasion under Russian law. The controversy stemmed from Ivleeva’s organization of a party at a nightclub, during which her appearance drew attention for wearing jewelry valued at millions. (Citation: tax authorities and investigative records)
Blogger Hilmi Çatal
In July 2023, Mizulina announced the arrest of Russian blogger Hilmi Forks in a case opened for the public display and distribution of pornographic materials. By November 30, the prosecutor’s office had approved the indictment, alleging that Forks produced and publicly shared such content in November 2022. The prosecution contended that an unknown number of viewers could access the videos. Forks was sentenced to three years in prison on December 27. Forks’ defense counsel filed an appeal, with a Moscow City Court hearing planned for January. (Citation: court filings and prosecutorial statements)
Forks’ lawyer, Konstantin Erokhin, indicated that the appeal would consider the verdict. (Citation: appellate filings)
Rapper Morgenstern (designated as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation)
Mizulina has repeatedly criticized rapper Morgenstern for remarks about the commemoration of Victory Day and for alleged promotion of drugs. She accused him of sowing violence and corruption with external support. Morgenstern countered that Mizulina seeks attention by blaming artists and manipulating public perception online. He argued that she manufactures hype while attempting to control dialogue around youth and internet culture. In a November 2023 interview, Mizulina accused Morgenstern of performing PR for her benefit, describing him as a parasite. He responded by noting that such comments generate media coverage and draw more attention to both parties. (Citation: interview excerpts and public statements)
He stated that, in every interview or video, the topic of Mizulina surfaces, which he believes is a self-serving distraction. The discussion highlighted how some figures in the public eye use media appearances to shape narratives. (Citation: media reports and interview transcripts)
Rapper Oksimiron (designated as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation)
In October 2022, Mizulina announced plans to appeal to the Prosecutor General’s Office to review Oksimiron’s track Oida, which had been banned for distribution in Russia and cited as potentially extremism-related. Shortly before that, the Moscow Zamoskvoretsky Court had already deemed the song Last Call extremist. Mizulina suggested examining Oksimiron’s involvement in activities aimed at dividing Russia along inter-ethnic lines. As a result, a St. Petersburg court prohibited distributing Oida, with experts noting that the track could prompt actions infringing Russia’s territorial integrity. (Citation: court rulings and official statements)
Blogger Nekoglai
In November 2022, Moldovan blogger Nekoglai posted a remake of a popular video showing a Russian soldier tossing a grenade-like prop while dancing to Boney M’s Rasputin. The head of the LBI called Nekoglai a “nerd” on his Telegram channel and promised to involve the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to pursue a case under discrediting the RF Armed Forces. Nekoglai maintained that he would not sue Mizulina for defamation. He argued that Mizulina should focus on other matters, not blogger content, and suggested that she check her own actions rather than single out creators. The blogger’s arrest followed later that month, though officials stated the detention was not directly tied to the video. In February 2023, Mizulina announced a criminal case for spreading rumors about her activities and the LBI. (Citation: criminal proceedings and public statements)
Singer Charlotte
Charlotte faced multiple criminal inquiries for alleged discrediting of Nazism, insulting religious sensibilities, and damaging documents. The cases stemmed from provocative social media posts, including imagery and actions tied to political and historical symbols. Mizulina publicly accused Charlotte of LGBT propaganda and cited multiple articles under the criminal code. The singer remained in custody during three ongoing cases, with the Samara Regional Court confirming President Vladimir Putin, Patriarch Kirill, and veterans being addressed by name during a publicized online apology. Charlotte’s lawyer reported repentance and a request for leniency to house arrest or bail, but the court maintained pre-trial detention through at least January 24. (Citation: court rulings and defense statements)