Ukrainian singer Nastya Kamenskykh, known as NK, has been added to the «Myrotvorets» database. Her profile appeared on 9 September amid public outcry following an interview about the Ukrainian and Russian languages, as well as problems with her voice. The singer has not publicly commented on the appearance of her profile on the website.
Briefly about the main points
- Nastya Kamenskykh’s profile appeared on the «Myrotvorets» website on 9 September.
- The website’s authors described her activities as allegedly propagandistic.
- NK’s comments on language, voice and a cyst caused quite a stir.
- The link between her change in language and her state of health was the singer’s own explanation.
- «Myrotvorets» is a non-governmental resource, and the entry does not imply guilt.
What wording is included in the profile?
On the card Kamenskikh The authors of «Myrotvorets» pointed to her alleged involvement in information and propaganda activities aimed at destabilising public life in Ukraine. The text also refers to «acts of humanitarian aggression against Ukraine».
These views represent the position of the website’s authors. «Myrotvorets» describes itself as an independent non-governmental organisation, whilst the website is described as an independent non-governmental media outlet that gathers information from open sources.
What Kamenkskikh said about language and her voice problems
A new scandal has arisen following an interview with a Russian journalist To Kateryna Gordieva. Kamenskikh said that after the full-scale invasion began, she switched to speaking Ukrainian, and later experienced problems with her voice.
According to the singer, a cyst was discovered on her vocal cords. She attributed this experience, in particular, to her switch to speaking Ukrainian and described it as a psychosomatic condition. The singer also claimed that her body supposedly responds better to the Russian language, whilst noting that Ukraine should speak Ukrainian.
What is the status of the database, and has the singer responded?
«Myrotvorets» is not a state register or an official database maintained by law enforcement agencies. The mere fact that a person appears on the website does not in itself imply that they have been found guilty of an offence.
There have been no official reports of criminal proceedings or court rulings specifically relating to Kamenkskikh’s comments in the interview. As of the time of publication, the singer had not issued a separate statement regarding her inclusion in the database.
