Viktor Kalina

Viktor Kalina is a controversial Russian singer and songwriter known for his chanson music. He gained fame in the early 2000s, competing with other popular artists in the genre. His career has been marred by legal issues, including a conviction for fraud in 2007, which resulted in a prison sentence. After being released in 2009, Kalina's political views became a point of contention, particularly his support for pro-Russian sentiments and separatists in Ukraine. In recent years, he has publicly expressed support for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, although his changing political stance has led to his exclusion from concert venues in Belarus.