The Ministry of Internal Affairs has put on the wanted list a comedian and creator of film reviews under a criminal article

Anton Pikuli (Ustimov*). Photo: Pikuli / YouTube
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The Russian Interior Ministry has put on the wanted list blogger and comedian Anton Ustimov*, who is known as Anton Pikuli. This is evidenced by the stand-up card in the department's database.

It is not specified under which article a criminal case has been initiated against him. Previously, the criminal case against Pikuli was not known.

Anton Pikuli created his YouTube channel in 2012. He began by creating reviews of films, cartoons, as well as parodies of Russian cinema. More than 320 thousand people have subscribed to his channel on this platform, more than 28 thousand read the comedian's telegram channel. After the start of the special military operation, Pikuli actively criticized her, including by creating satirical videos. In 2021, he left Russia.

*An individual performing the functions of a foreign agent