Blogger Milena Chizhova reported rape by Ukrainian musician Andrei Martynenko
Quick Look
- Russian blogger Milena Chizhova stated on Ksenia Hoffman’s podcast “Hush” that she was raped by Ukrainian musician Andrei Martynenko during a meeting in Kyiv at a music festival.
- According to her, he acted together with his sister, after which she turned to a psychotherapist and psychiatrist, receiving medication treatment.
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Why It Matters
Milena Chizhova is a popular Russian blogger who spoke about her traumatic experiences on Ksenia Hoffman’s podcast “Hush,” available on YouTube. The incident allegedly occurred during her visit to Kyiv for a music festival.
Popular Russian blogger Milena Chizhova said that she was raped by Ukrainian musician Andrei Martynenko. She shared the details in an episode of Ksenia Hoffman’s podcast “Hush,” available on YouTube.
According to the blogger, Martynenko abused her during their meeting in Kyiv, where Chizhova came to a music festival. “They planned [it] with their sister. I can’t even imagine what’s going on in my head to do this. That she will somehow persuade me to drink, that we will go out with her, that she will gain confidence, that she will bring me home when I am ready and, accordingly, he will arrange his content. Actually, that’s what happened,” she said.
Chizhova called the incident the most terrible thing in her entire blogging career. She also said that after the rape she turned to a psychotherapist, and later went to a psychiatrist, who prescribed her medication.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukrainian authorities may conduct an investigation into Chizhova’s statement
Possible · Within weeks
Milena Chizhova can continue therapy and perhaps speak publicly about her experience to help other victims
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Was this incident reported to the police?
- Is there evidence or witnesses to support Chizhova’s statement?
- What is Andrei Martynenko’s position on these charges?
- Will there be an official investigation by the Ukrainian authorities?
