Ilya Varlamov

Ilya Aleksandrovich Varlamov is a Russian blogger, journalist, photographer, urbanist, and YouTuber known for his critical commentary on Russian politics and urban planning. He gained prominence through his blog and later his YouTube news program What's Happening?. Varlamov has extensively documented political protests and opposition marches, leading to political persecution and criminal charges against him in Russia. He has also gained a following for his travel blogs, which cover diverse locations worldwide. In 2018, he founded the "Attention!" foundation, dedicated to preserving historical heritage in Russia.