Stand-up comedian Nikolai Tisenko responds to Moscow beating report with clarification and context
In a recent discussion with socialbites.ca, stand-up performer Nikolai Tisenko challenged claims that he had been assaulted in Moscow the previous day. He explained that the incident occurred in St. Petersburg, where he stepped in to defend another person who had been beaten. Tisenko emphasized that the report of an attack in Moscow was not accurate and that he did not require hospital care. He noted that he remained in Moscow after the incident and that a master class would take place that night at their improvised theater. He also confirmed plans for performances in St. Petersburg on August 18 and 20, with Moscow as the venue in between, noting that all engagements followed the established work schedule. He accused some media outlets of exaggerating the event, while acknowledging the moment when he intervened on behalf of a man who was severely beaten.
On August 15, Izvestia reported, citing unnamed sources, that on the morning of August 14 in Moscow, unidentified individuals assaulted Tisenko and caused a concussion, leading to hospitalization in a Moscow clinic. This account contrasted with Tisenko’s assertion of the location and circumstances of the incident, and his current whereabouts in Moscow for scheduled artistic activities.
Nikolai Tisenko, born July 27, 1991, has a background in performance and theater education. He completed the Theater Studio of the Palace of Culture of the Railways in 2007 and, in 2022, enrolled at the Moscow Art Theater School. His involvement with the Comedy Battle project has included hosting the Prosecco improvisation show, and he is recognized for performing across Russia with a range of comedic formats and live interactions.
Earlier information indicated a separate matter involving a sound professional named Tima Belorussky and an individual named Yan Suponenko, which was noted in early reporting. These details illustrate how rapidly evolving narratives can emerge when entertainment figures are involved in conflict-related incidents, and how media coverage can diverge regarding location, circumstances, and outcomes.