Boris Barsky Criticizes Evelina Bledans for Her Controversial Stance

In a dramatic turn of events, Ukrainian actor and director Boris Barsky has openly criticized Evelina Bledans, a former colleague from the iconic TV series "Maks-Show, " for her controversial political stance.

A Past Collaboration with Underlying Tensions

The duo once shared the screen in the beloved "Maks-Show" back in the 90s and early 2000s. While Bledans made her mark as an actress, Barsky insists she was merely a guest star, participating in select episodes. "She never worked with us on a permanent basis, " Barsky stated, emphasizing that her appearances were brief and sporadic.

Bledans' Divisive Political Views

Since Russia's annexation of Crimea, Bledans has been vocal about her support for Russian actions. Born in Yalta, she controversially claimed that Crimea was never Ukrainian. Her stance only solidified with the onset of the full-scale war in Ukraine, drawing harsh criticism from Barsky.

Barsky's Sharp Rebuke

Boris Barsky didn't hold back when addressing Bledans' so-called "Z-patriotism." He remarked, "She fully lives up to her last name, " a statement that resonates with irony considering the Russian word "bledans" can be associated with trouble or disgrace.

The Consequences of Controversy

Evelina Bledans' actions have not gone unnoticed. Her support for Russia's invasion led to her inclusion in Ukraine's "Myrotvorets" database in 2015, and sanctions were imposed against her in January 2023. The implications of her actions have been far-reaching, affecting both her personal and professional reputation.

As the political landscape grows ever more troubled, figures like Barsky and Bledans find themselves at the heart of public discourse, each representing starkly different sides of a geopolitical divide.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova