Rapper David Nuriyev, known as Ptakha, was fined 80,000 rubles by a Moscow court for administrative charges related to drug propaganda in his music.
Key facts
- •The fine imposed on David Nuriyev totals 80,000 rubles, approximately $1,000.
- •The songs in question were hosted on the “Ptakha aka Zanuda” group page on the VK social network.
- •Russian law has mandated special labeling for drug-related content in media since March 2026.
- •Nuriyev is a former member of the rap group Centr, which also included members Guf and Slim.
The Nikulinsky District Court in Moscow has fined rapper David Nuriyev, professionally known as Ptakha, 80,000 rubles. The fine follows an administrative charge of drug propaganda linked to three of his musical tracks. Nuriyev, who did not admit guilt, argued in court that he did not personally post the songs to the social media platform VK.
By the numbers
Details of the Case
The legal case against Nuriyev involved the tracks “Ne pozdno” (“Not Too Late”), “Ne mogu” (“I Can’t”), and “Monolog” (“Monologue”). The latter was recorded by the group Centr, of which Nuriyev was formerly a member. Under Russian law, any music referencing drugs released after August 1, 1990, must carry a specific warning label.
Defense and Background
During the hearing, Nuriyev highlighted his support for Russian soldiers in the Donetsk People’s Republic, stating that he assists children and military personnel in the region. Nuriyev previously gained attention in February 2016 for traveling to eastern Ukraine to perform concerts and for receiving citizenship in the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Meduza (English).
