Main points
- Liza Vasylenko, a Ukrainian actress and blogger, came under fire for her controversial statements about Ukraine after moving to Russia.
- After the start of the full-scale invasion, she apologized to the Ukrainians, but later stopped discussing the war and distanced herself from the Ukrainian information space.
Lisa Vasylenko / Channel 24 Collage
Elizaveta Vasylenko is a blogger, actress, and model originally from Ukraine. She has been living abroad for many years. Lisa became popular as a social media star and the main character of the TV series “School.” But then she moved to Russia and was embarrassed by her statements about Ukraine.
- 1 Why did Lisa Vasylenko become a traitor?
- 2 How did Vasylenko “change her shoes” after February 24, 2022?
- 3 What is Liza Vasylenko's position now?
After the full-scale invasion began, Lisa Vasylenko left Russia and “repented” for her phrases. But the actress is no longer accepted in Ukraine. For what phrases the blogger was hated and what she said before – read the material of Channel 24 .
Why did Liza Vasylenko become a traitor?
Lisa Vasylenko began her career as a model. Later, she was invited to the TV series “School”, which gave the actress a considerable audience. She also actively developed a blog on social networks. But at one point, Vasylenko decided to move to Russia. She explained this by the fact that she wanted more.
In March 2021, Elizaveta gave an interview to a Russian YouTube show, where she uttered a phrase that bloggers still remember to this day. She recalled a period in her life when she was a model and traveled to Asian countries that seemed more developed to her.
When some shit happens to me, I always think: it's still better to die here than in Ukraine,
– said Lisa Vasylenko.
Vasylenko's scandalous phrase: video
In addition, the actress said that she was harassed because she moved to Russia.
“In terms of patriotism, like changing the country, la-la-la. But I don't react to it in any way. To be honest, I can call such people stupid. It's stupidity to judge a person by nationality, by where he went or didn't go… Well, if I went to America, they wouldn't hate me then. Just because Russia and Ukraine are shit, for some reason they bring other people there who have nothing to do with it. This is abnormal,” Vasylenko said.
How did Vasylenko “change her shoes” after February 24, 2022?
Liza Vasylenko encountered the full-scale invasion in Moscow. She learned about the war from her parents. The actress monitored social networks, made many posts on Instagram, and attended “No to War” rallies. She later left Russia and went abroad.
In June 2022, Lisa Vasylenko gave an interview to Ramina, where, with tears in her eyes, she apologized to Ukrainians for her words in a scandalous interview.
I am responsible for what I said. I am truly sorry. The war made itself felt: I developed patriotism, an understanding of what my country is and that it must be defended. My priorities changed,
– said the actress.
Lisa Vasylenko shared that she helps Ukraine, donates to the fundraiser, and sends money to volunteers and parents she knows in Dnipro. However, she decided to do all this less publicly than before.
Tearful interview with Lisa Vasylenko: watch the video online
“I feel like a Ukrainian. I admire our people, their strength. I am very proud of our people. Now my eyes are open,” said Elizabeth.
At the same time, the blogger added that she will not constantly make excuses for her previous misdeeds because she has “self-respect.”
What is Liza Vasylenko's position now?
Not long after the high-profile interview, Lisa Vasylenko returned to her usual life. She no longer mentioned the war in Ukraine or spoke about Russian crimes.
The blogger continued to shoot videos to Russian tracks and have fun with “good Russians.” For a while, she was in a relationship with rapper Morgenstern.
In a new interview for Vasyl Tymoshenko, Lisa Vasylenko admitted that she regrets going to Russia at one time. But thanks to this, she gained some experience. By the way, in the video she communicates in Russian.
I now want to do only what I want. That's why I speak Russian today, because it's my comfort. I can speak Ukrainian, but it will be a long time. Ukrainian is a very beautiful language, but no one in my family has ever spoken it. I choose myself today,
– said the blogger.
She didn't say much else about Ukraine. Vasylenko says she never planned to stay here because she wanted more.
“I miss the Dnipro very much, I would really like to come. But the Dnipro and any other parts of Ukraine are not what I remember. This is a dangerous and sad story now,” the actress shared.
Lisa Vasylenko's latest interview: watch the video online
Elizaveta added that she never talks about politics because she “doesn't understand” it. She doesn't want to talk about her help because she didn't receive support from Ukrainians at the beginning of the invasion.
Thus, from public apologies and statements about patriotism, Liza Vasylenko moved to silence about the war and distancing herself from the Ukrainian information space.