The scandal surrounding Ruslan Khanumak: the actor explains his departure to the USA

Ruslan Khanumak left for the USA: what really happened?

They officially "released" me, because I don't break the law. When the law on mobilization came into force, I immediately passed the VLK and MSEK... I never thought that the terrible disease that I have been suffering from since I was two years old, in the form of asthma, would ever, no matter how it sounds, "play into my hand" and will allow me to see the child... Yes, in our family it comes from my grandfather on my mother's side, " the actor wrote.

Explanation from the network: truth or excuse?

Actor and comedian Ruslan Khanumak, known for his participation in the Kvartal 95 studio, found himself at the center of a high-profile scandal. The star went to the USA, where his 6-year-old son lives, and caused a mixed reaction from the public. Against the background of indignation, which does not subside in the comments of his Instagram, Hanumak decided to explain how he managed to go abroad.

Disease or loophole?

In his post on Instagram, Hanumak said that he never broke the law, but left due to his long-standing illness - asthma. He emphasized that he did not violate the law on mobilization, but passed all the necessary medical commissions.

"And who should be thanked for leaving, it is not the president, with whom we worked together only on the election campaign, but my late grandfather Arto... Now in the current situation, I have become a hostage to the fact that my son is in the United States The only possibility to be with him is to go to the states. If he was in Ukraine, would I fly? The answer is obvious, " Hanumak admitted.

A new round of scandal: society's reaction

This is not the first time that Hanumak is at the center of a scandal. In March 2023, together with POSITIFF, he presented the song "Dyka-Dichka", which was criticized for its sexist message and stereotypical portrayal of female soldiers.

Other cases: Hanumak is not the only one?

It is interesting that Ruslan Khanumak is not the only famous Ukrainian who left for the USA during the full-scale war. In August 2022, stand-up comedian Oleksandr Ellert also left for the United States, claiming that he did so legally. The situation is similar with the choreographer Vlad Yama, who also received criticism for going abroad during the war.

What's next?

The scandal surrounding Ruslan Khanumak continues to unfold, and his actions cause divided opinions in society. Will the actor be able to restore his reputation and regain the trust of the audience? This question remains open for now.

Editor: Yana Davydiuk