Blogger Danya Milokhin admitted that he got a job as a courier in Dubai. At the same time, when talking to a fan, he also hinted that he may soon return to Russia. News.ru speakwhat is known about the blogger's life after leaving his homeland and whether he had to join the army or not.
Departure from Russia
In October 2022, Milokhin left the show Ice Age, in which he performed with Evgenia Medvedeva, and left Russia. On social networks, he affirmed that he was tired and knew from the beginning that he would soon leave the project. According to Forbes, before leaving in 2021, the blogger earned 110 million rubles a year – then advertising on his blog cost 3 million rubles per post.
Immediately after this move, the blogger sang the Ukrainian national anthem during a live broadcast with blogger Artur Babich. Colleagues in show business actively criticized Milokhin for this – TV presenter Oscar Kuchera called him “scum” and journalist Olga Skabeeva wrote on her social networks that the young man “burned bridges”.
After that, Milokhin left for America but could not promote himself on TikTok there due to great competition. As a result, Danya decided to move to Dubai, where he had housing problems – the blogger had to live with his friend, rapper Morgenstern* (recognized as a foreign agent by the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation).
In the fall of 2023, Milokhin apologized on social networks to the general director of Channel One, Konstantin Ernst. In addition, he also asked for a second chance and the opportunity to return to the TV channel.
Immediately after the apology, Milokhin went to Moscow and posted a photo from Red Square. This was brought to the attention of the League for a Safe Internet (SIL) by Ekaterina Mizulina, who turned to the Russian Ministry of Defense with a request to draft Milokhin into the army for “patriotic education”.
After that, Milokhin flew again to Dubai. The summons was delivered to the address in Anapa, where the blogger's parents live. The father refused to sign because the blogger had not lived there for a long time.
How does Milokhin make money in Dubai?
In February 2024, Milokhin announced he had signed a contract with promoter Alpha Fight Series, which organizes mixed martial arts tournaments. According to the blogger, he will receive 700 thousand rubles for each match.
The celebrity's first opponent was Ajman Khan from India. The fight ended with Milokhin winning by technical knockout in the first round. Then, in March 2025, the blogger had another fight at the Fight Entertainment Association (FEA) boxing evening in Chisinau – the young man entered the ring against Vasile Josan and knocked out his opponent in the fourth round.
In 2025, Milokhin said on social networks that he became co-owner of the Topor barbershop in Dubai. At the same time, in a recent broadcast, the blogger said he started working as a courier for a delivery service in Dubai – according to Milokhin, this job brings a decent income. In addition, in correspondence with a subscriber, Danya hinted that he wanted to visit Russia soon.
What awaits Milokhin in Russia?
According to State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov, in Russia no one waits for artists except law enforcement agencies. He was confident that Milokhin could be prosecuted for evading military service.
“The man who left and lost his cheap glamor, chose a good profession for himself. In Russia, of course, he could also work as a courier. Only our postmen are smarter; they do not sing the Ukrainian national anthem. He needs to stay there. Of course, Milokhin could change location and work as a courier in Thailand or London,” the congressman added.
At the same time, lawyer Maya Shevtsova said that the risk of criminal liability due to evasion of obligations in Milokhin's case is quite low. She noted that being absent from one's place of residence and not receiving a summons does not automatically constitute a crime if there is no evidence of willful evasion.
“When returning to Russia, the blogger will most likely be asked to appear at the military registration and enlistment office to clarify data and experience events related to military service. May be subject to administrative liability if violating military registration regulations,” she added.
Producer Sergei Dvortsov is confident that it is the army that will help Milokhin restore his career – the expert recalls that the blogger “passed the management path of a famous channel.”
“His reputation has been damaged. When he returns, it is unlikely that he will have customers. But to restore his reputation, he must serve in the army, create a blog and post about daily life in the army,” the producer said.
Producer Maxim Zagorulko is not too categorical – in his opinion, Milokhin will need to keep up with trends, create the right creativity and find inner motivation and purpose. Advertisers can come back to bloggers because they often go where the traffic is.
*recognized as a foreign agency by the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation
