9360 visitors online
Kvartal 95, a well-known comedy studio, has been in the spotlight recently, drawing criticism and controversy over various incidents. Among these, airing a rerun featuring a joke about the murdered Iryna Farion sparked significant backlash, leading to a public apology from the studio. Furthermore, the use of a misleading map of Ukraine and misappropriated video content of a fallen soldier have escalated calls for investigative scrutiny into the studio's creative choices. These controversies underline a thin line between humor and insensitive representation, bringing to light broader discussions around ethical standards in entertainment amidst Ukraine’s complex social realities. As political figures and public bodies respond, Kvartal 95 finds itself at a crossroads of public opinion and creative expression.
show details

News Kvartal 95

Co-owner of Kvartal Mindich left the country Co-owner of "Kvartal 95" Mindich leaves Ukraine – Zhelezniak Close to the Office of the President, businessman and co-owner of the "Kvartal 95" studio Tymur Mindich has left Ukraine. 29 065 214 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine

Kvartal 95 showed a New Year’s issue with a joke about the murdered Iryna Farion Kvartal 95 aired rerun of last year’s New Year’s episode, where they joked about murdered Farion: studio apologized after publicity The Kvartal 95 studio aired last year's New Year's Eve episode on 1+1 TV channel, which included a joke about the linguist and public figure Iryna Farion, who was murdered in July 2024. The studio later apologised for broadcasting the "archived episode". 17 117 129

"Kvartal-95" shows map of Ukraine without occupied Crimea "Kvartal-95" showed map of Ukraine without occupied Crimea: later they corrected for those "whose eyesight has deteriorated sharply". VIDEO "Kvartal-95" Studio showed a map of Ukraine in its New Year's Eve advert, with the aggressor country Russia erased, along with the occupied Crimean peninsula. 23 506 92

"Квартал 95" без дозволу використав у своєму шоу відео полеглого воїна Law enforcement agencies should investigate "creativity" of Kvartal 95. Law should be applied to everyone, - ES People’s Deputy Friz After the Kvartal 95 studio used a video of the fallen soldier Yurii Nazarenko in the Evening Kvartal program without the permission of his family, law enforcement agencies should investigate the "creativity" of the team, because the law that provides for liability for humiliating Ukrainian defenders should be applied to all without exception. 13 510 103

"Квартал 95" без дозволу використав у своєму шоу відео полеглого воїна Kvartal 95 used video of fallen soldier Yurii Nazarenko without permission: Sketch was removed after criticism from relatives. VIDEO The Kvartal 95 studio used a video of the fallen soldier Yurii Nazarenko in the Evening Kvartal programme. His wife stated that she had not given permission for the use. 31 715 131

Актор 95-го Кварталу Руслан Ханумак виїхав з України до США "Kvartal" actor Khanumak left Ukraine for United States so that his "son could grow up with his dad". He says he was "officially released" Actor and producer of Kvartal-95 Studio Ruslan Khanumak said he left Ukraine for the United States to see his two-year-old son. He claims that he allegedly received a deferral from mobilisation due to asthma. 43 270 185 Previously in trend: War

фотожаба Putin’s last parade, revival of Nazism, potatriot’s life hacks A selection of photo jokes from Censor.NET 11 551 6 Previously in trend: Political collages

Номер 95 кварталу про співробітників ТЦК Another scandal with sketch of Kvartal 95: "Siskadovsk did not teach anything". PHOTOS "The Kvartal 95 is once again engulfed in controversy over bad jokes. This time, the Kvartal studio members were criticized for a sketch titled "Head of Rivne TCR encrypts himself from Russian spies," which was included in the Easter episode of the United Kvartal. 50 231 174 Society

зеленський,брати,шефіри Borys Shefir, co-founder of 95 Kvartal, has moved to Germany: "We need to make peace and be friends, war is not with Russia, but with Putin" Borys Shefir, co-founder of Kvartal and former business partner of Zelenskyy, left for Germany with his children. He believes that there will be no winner in the war between Ukraine and Russia and advocates friendship between the countries. 56 429 383 Previously in trend: War

пікалов Kvartal actor Pikalov performed at concerts even though he is serviceman of National Guard. DOCUMENT Since February 28, 2022, Oleksandr Pikalov has been on military service in the National Guard, while at the same time participating in concerts of the Kvartal-95 studio. 36 125 170 Society

квартал Commission on Journalistic Ethics on Kvartal 95: Line between humor and discrimination is very thin The Commission on Journalistic Ethics reacted to the scandalous sketch of Kvartal 95 about a Russian-speaking displaced person from Skadovsk who tries to speak Ukrainian. 7 436 87 Society

квартал "Servant of people" Yatsyk asks Prosecutor General’s Office to check "Kvartal 95" due to scandalous sketch about resettlement from Skadovsk. DOCUMENT People’s deputy from "Servant of the People" Yulia Yatsyk sent an appeal to the Prosecutor General’s Office about the scandalous sketch of the "Kvartal 95" studio. 7 772 76 Ukrainian Politics

квартал "Kvartal 95" apologized for sketch about IDP from Skadovsk: "We wanted to show that it is never too late to learn to speak Ukrainian" "Kvartal 95" Studio apologised for the sketch about an IDP from occupied Skadovsk in the New Year’s show. 27 984 224 Society

яковлєв Mayor of occupied Skadovsk, Yakovlev, commented on episode of "Kvartal 95": I hope directors have strength to apologize. VIDEO The mayor of the city, Oleksandr Yakovlev, commented on the New Year’s joke of the "95 Kvartal" about the lack of knowledge of Ukrainian by the residents of occupied Skadovsk. 26 297 152 Society

квартал Complaint was filed against "1+1" to Commission on Journalistic Ethics over "Kvartal 95" sketch, which ridicules residents of occupied Skadovsk. VIDEO The Kvartal 95 studio released an sketch that insults the residents of occupied Skadovsk and contains signs of discrimination against women. 56 077 285 Society

Zelenskyi’s, His Team’s Companies Obtain USD 40 Million From Businessman Kolomoiskyi’s Structures Via Offshore – Pandora Papers. ВИДЕО Zelenskyi’s, His Team’s Companies Obtain USD 40 Million From Businessman Kolomoiskyi’s Structures Via Offshore – Pandora Papers. ВИДЕО Companies of President Volodymyr Zelenskyi and his team members have received USD 40 million from structures of businessman Ihor Kolomoiskyi via offshores since 2012. 34 039 345 Ukrainian Politics

Studio Kvartal 95 episode about Hontareva negatively affects investment climate in Ukraine Studio Kvartal 95 episode about Hontareva negatively affects investment climate in Ukraine External investors associate the Studio Kvartal 95 with the authorities, and in the absence of understanding to what extent the authorities are independent from Ihor Kolomoiskyi and other oligarchs, jokes of Kvartal regarding former head of the National Bank of Ukraine Valeria Hontareva can and will be perceived by investors as confirmation of ties between the oligarchs and the authorities 11 808 236 Previously in trend: Studio Kvartal 95

Borodanskyi apologizes to Hontareva for participation of Veriyovka Choir in Kvartal 95 act dedicated to arson of her house Borodanskyi apologizes to Hontareva for participation of Veriyovka Choir in Kvartal 95 act dedicated to arson of her house Culture, Youth and Sports Minister, Volodymyr Borodianskyi, has apologized to former head of the National Bank of Ukraine, Valeriya Hontareva, for the participation of the National Academic Choir named after Hryhorii Veriyovka in an act of Kvartal 95 dedicated to the arson of her house. 44 785 759 Previously in trend: Studio Kvartal 95

Kvartal-95 co-owner believes agreeing with Russia to end war possible, calls for limiting language requirements Kvartal-95 co-owner believes agreeing with Russia to end war possible, calls for limiting language requirements Co-owner of Kvartal-95 group Borys Shefir has said that if there is a strong desire it is possible to agree with Russian officials to end the war in Donbas. 34 843 609 Ukrainian Politics