Yan Gordienko (YanGo)

Affiliated media: YouTube channel YanGo , Video blogger, TV host (Ukraine)

Incident date: April 20, 2022

Attack type:

Ban on entering the country, denial or revocation of a visa / accreditation

Who attacked: Authorities

Location: Russia, Moscow, Moscow

Additional information:

Russia has put Gordienko and 30 other Ukrainian citizens on the list of undesirable persons. They are banned from entering Russia for 50 years. The list includes well-known artists and TV presenters.

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