Okhlobystin (Ivan)

Ivan Okhlobystin (born 1966) is a Russian actor, screenwriter, and former Orthodox priest who has become a controversial public figure in recent years. Known for his roles in popular Russian films and TV series, Okhlobystin has transitioned from entertainment to political activism and extreme nationalist rhetoric. He briefly ran for president in 2011 before withdrawing. Okhlobystin has gained attention for his outspoken support of Russian government policies, including the annexation of Crimea and the war in Ukraine. He has expressed ultra-conservative views on social issues, often making inflammatory statements about LGBTQ+ rights and Western values. In 2014, he was banned from entering Ukraine due to his political stance.During a rally on the Red Square commemorating annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts in September 2022, Okhlobystin famously shouted "Goida!", a Russian propaganda cry for violent action. [ClaudeAI, edited]