Top 80 Russian Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 80 russian influencers in 2026 covers 80 public Instagram profiles with 164M combined followers. Median audience size is 894K (mean 2M), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 1.7% (median 1%). That is 0.5pp below the 2.2% russian industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and in line with (+0.1pp) the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 25.1% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $8,048–$27,814 and a Reel $13,676–$42,216 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 1× russian premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $40,240–$139,070.
Key takeaways for russian in September 2026
- Mikhail Litvin, Mikhail Galustyan Galustyan, Goar Avetisyan currently sit at the top of this russian ranking.
- Follower mix: 12.5% micro, 23.8% mid, 13.8% macro, 48.8% mega. Dominant tier: mega.
- Geography: 29 countries on the list, led by Russia (38.8%) and United States (7.5%).
- 30 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 30 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Sergey Bolbat at 6.5%, which is not the largest audience (Mikhail Litvin at 15M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Country-level lists hide city concentration. Read the location mix on the page before you brief “national.”
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Russian Influencers ranked
Mikhail Litvin Mega Russia
@mikhail_litvinMikhail Litvin is a russian content creator from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Mikhail Galustyan Galustyan Mega Russia
@m_galustyanMikhail Galustyan Galustyan is a russian public figure from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Goar Avetisyan Mega Russia
@goar_avetisyanWorld famous makeup artist 💄 My brand👇🏻 My world +7(926)364-17-80(WhatsApp)PRКУПИТЬ МОИ КАРАНДАШИ ДЛЯ ГУБ👇🏻
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
Valeria Chekalina Mega Russia
@ler_chekValeria Chekalina is a russian influencer from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Andrey Batt Mega Russia
@andreybattAndrey Batt is a russian content creator from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Elena Sazhina Mega Russia
@helen_yes1Elena Sazhina is a russian public figure from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Vlad Paper Mega Russia
@a4omgVlad Paper is a russian creator from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Ekaterina Mega Russia
@katyagorod🔝Строю отель на Занзибаре🏆 Best Travel Blogger 2023 🏨 Luxury hotel expert 🤩 Hakuna Matata 💰 ☀️
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Irina Baeva Mega Russia
@irinabaevaRussia ♥️ Mexico contact PR
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Zubaira Tukhugov Mega Russia
@zubairatukhugovZubaira Tukhugov is a russian public figure from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Mari Melnikova Mega Russia
@maryme.23Advertising Darya: +7 999 527 07 57Manager Yana: +7 985 811-17-12ПРЕМЬЕРА КЛИПА - MeMaria “SUPAWOMAN”
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Lova Lova Mega Russia
@lovalovaLova Lova is a russian influencer from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Mary Bush Mega Russia
@mariiboucherMary Bush is a russian content creator from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Raksana Samohvalova Mega Russia
@roxys_choice🇺🇸NYC🚀 A rocket to the stars! 👸Best International Blogger UAE💲Best expert on personal brand and PR💌DM:
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Stella Aminova Mega Russia
@stellaaminovaREAL MUM OF SIX KIDS ♥️.Best healthy snack in the world 🌈. 💕.
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Uzya Alim Mega Russia
@uzyaofficial☆ TRAVEL & FASHION INFLUENCER☆ PR|COOPERATION ☆ CHAIRMAN OF THE UNION OF PR FOR RD IN THE RF📍DUBAI 🇦🇪 MOSCOW 🤍
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Juli Razina Mega Russia
@juli.razinaㅤ ▪️Travel, lifestyle▪️Founder ✈️50 countries⠀📧
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Elena Tretiakova Mega Russia
@tretyakovaelen🌏 Luxury travel content👸 Miss Russia👧Успешная Мама 📚 ВЫБИРАЙ СЕБЯ- КНИГА-БИОГРАФИЯ ГОДА🏆 LIFESTYLE- TRAVEL БЛОГЕРРеклама
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Victoria Rydos Mega Russia
@viktoriaraidosVictoria Rydos is a russian creator from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Elena Kartseva Mega Russia
@lena_kartssElena Kartseva is a russian influencer from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Ekaterina Mega Russia
@arzoil🏆 Family travel blog 2023🏆 Successful blogger 2023 Lifestyle - Travel blogger Advertising and collaborations
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Lifa Andreeva Mega Russia
@summerlovesummerlLifa Andreeva is a russian public figure from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Artem Venskel Macro Russia
@artem_venskelArtem Venskel is a russian creator from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Krap Macro Russia
@krapivnikov11Krap is a russian influencer from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Farida Macro Russia
@farida.shirinovaFarida is a russian content creator from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Alexander Volkov Mid Russia
@volkov_alex• UFC Heavyweight fighter• Record 37-10, 24 wins by TKO• Athlete
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Rustam Kungurov Mid Russia
@rustamkungurovRustam Kungurov is a russian creator from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Anastasiya Nifontova Micro Russia
@nifontova13Anastasiya Nifontova is a russian influencer from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Nail Umyarov Micro Russia
@umyarov11Nail Umyarov is a russian content creator from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Sergey Bolbat Nano Russia
@sbolbat50Sergey Bolbat is a russian public figure from Russia and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Anastasia Iqbal ✓ Mega Oslo
@anastasiaiqbalCreating local culture and community highlights as a russian lifestyle influencer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Morgan Gomez Mega Istanbul
@morganhoneyDigital creator and russian creator known for travel. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Emerson Choi ✓ Mega Jakarta
@emerson.choiLifestyle influencer and russian creator known for local culture. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Nathan Hart ✓ Mega Brussels
@nathan_hartCreating local culture and travel as a russian blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Madelyn Souza ✓ Mega Naples
@madelyn24Madelyn is a russian blogger based in Naples, sharing local culture and food and places.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Giovanni Morales Mega Osaka
@giovanniqueenRussian lifestyle influencer from Osaka. Posts about travel, local culture, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Reese Ivanov Mega Madrid
@reese_ivanovContent creator and russian creator known for travel. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jamie Rossi Mega Busan
@jamie.rossiJamie is a russian blogger based in Busan, sharing community highlights and local culture.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Bjorn Yamamoto Mega Dallas, TX
@velvetbjornRussian digital creator from Dallas, TX. Posts about local culture, community highlights, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Remy Laurent Mega Osaka
@remy.kingContent creator and russian creator known for food and places. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Katya Singh Macro Athens
@katya.bloomKatya is a russian local creator based in Athens, sharing community highlights and local culture.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Alessia Muller Mega Johannesburg
@rebelalessiaRussian content creator from Johannesburg. Posts about food and places, local culture, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Charlie Lopez Mega Brisbane
@charliemuseCreating local culture and travel as a russian content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Lola Wang Mega Ho Chi Minh City
@lola_wangCreating lifestyle and community highlights as a russian digital creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Thiago Becker Mega Toronto
@wanderthiagoRussian local creator from Toronto. Posts about community highlights, lifestyle, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Casey Park Macro Naples
@casey_parkRussian content creator from Naples. Posts about food and places, local culture, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mason Popov ✓ Macro Ho Chi Minh City
@mason.popovCreating community highlights and travel as a russian blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Aarav Lee ✓ Macro Liverpool
@aarav_leeRussian local creator from Liverpool. Posts about local culture, community highlights, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Polina Bianchi ✓ Mega Osaka
@polina.kingPolina is a russian digital creator based in Osaka, sharing travel and lifestyle.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mabel Iqbal ✓ Mega Riyadh
@mabel.worldRussian content creator from Riyadh. Posts about lifestyle, food and places, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Ruby Okonkwo Mega Dhaka
@rubyhoneyDigital creator and russian creator known for lifestyle. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Rowan Laurent Mid Dubai
@rowan_laurentRussian local creator from Dubai. Posts about travel, community highlights, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Lars Singh ✓ Macro Hyderabad
@lars.studioRussian digital creator from Hyderabad. Posts about local culture, food and places, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Mateo Oliveira Macro Rome
@mateo63Creating travel and food and places as a russian content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Gabriela Marino Macro Santiago
@fitgabrielaContent creator and russian creator known for local culture. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Victoria Nguyen Mid Vienna
@victoria_nguyenRussian digital creator from Vienna. Posts about community highlights, local culture, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Kavya Oliveira Mid Buenos Aires
@kavya_oliveiraKavya is a russian digital creator based in Buenos Aires, sharing travel and food and places.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Avery Thompson ✓ Mid Brooklyn, NY
@realaveryAvery is a russian digital creator based in Brooklyn, NY, sharing travel and food and places.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Frankie Novak Macro Manila
@frankie.novakLifestyle influencer and russian creator known for travel. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Charlie Okonkwo Mid Accra
@charlie.okonkwoDigital creator and russian creator known for travel. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Bilal Li Mid Barcelona
@bilal.velvetRussian lifestyle influencer from Barcelona. Posts about lifestyle, community highlights, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Saoirse Rivera ✓ Mid Atlanta, GA
@saoirseriveraCreating food and places and lifestyle as a russian local creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Fatima Garcia Mid Amsterdam
@fatimahoneyRussian blogger from Amsterdam. Posts about community highlights, travel, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Sky Hayes ✓ Mid Lisbon
@skyhayesCreating community highlights and lifestyle as a russian lifestyle influencer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Aarav Iyer Mid Brisbane
@aarav.officialCreating food and places and community highlights as a russian content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Taylor Bauer Mid Tokyo
@taylorbauerTaylor is a russian digital creator based in Tokyo, sharing travel and food and places.
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Catalina Carter Mid Oslo
@catalina_carterRussian digital creator from Oslo. Posts about local culture, community highlights, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Quinn Hernandez Mid Moscow
@quinn.hernandezRussian content creator from Moscow. Posts about travel, lifestyle, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Layla Wagner ✓ Mid Lisbon
@layla.tvRussian lifestyle influencer from Lisbon. Posts about food and places, community highlights, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Phoenix Hoffmann Mid Houston, TX
@goldenphoenixCreating food and places and lifestyle as a russian lifestyle influencer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Liam Novak Mid Vienna
@liam.glowLiam is a russian lifestyle influencer based in Vienna, sharing lifestyle and food and places.
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Everly Silva Micro Montreal
@everly49Russian blogger from Montreal. Posts about community highlights, local culture, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Priya Wagner Mid Casablanca
@priyawagnerLocal creator and russian creator known for local culture. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Valentina Vega Micro Zurich
@valentina.vegaCreating travel and community highlights as a russian digital creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Paisley Bell Micro Los Angeles, CA
@paisleybellPaisley is a russian content creator based in Los Angeles, CA, sharing travel and food and places.
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Phoenix Hernandez Micro Honolulu, HI
@phoenix.tvPhoenix is a russian blogger based in Honolulu, HI, sharing travel and local culture.
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Gigi Silva Micro Dubai
@gigi.silvaLifestyle influencer and russian creator known for community highlights. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Daniela Cole Micro Manila
@daniela74Content creator and russian creator known for food and places. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Cameron Garcia Micro Madrid
@cameron33Cameron is a russian digital creator based in Madrid, sharing lifestyle and local culture.
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Aoife Verma Micro Cape Town
@aoife67Digital creator and russian creator known for food and places. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page . They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $8,048 | $27,814 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $13,676 | $42,216 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $40,240 | $139,070 |
What this russian influencers ranking actually shows
Hyperlocal recs and event coverage. Regional lists are how you avoid paying New York prices for a Dallas launch. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2016 (average age ~8.4 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,344 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is Russian (38.8%). A meaningful secondary slice is English (17.5%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Gender is sparsely labelled on this list, so do not infer an audience gender split from the ranking alone.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 1 | 1.3% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 10 | 12.5% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 19 | 23.8% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 11 | 13.8% |
| Mega (1M+) | 39 | 48.8% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 31 | 38.8% |
| United States | 6 | 7.5% |
| Japan | 4 | 5% |
| Italy | 3 | 3.8% |
| Spain | 3 | 3.8% |
How to brief russian influencers
- Require the city in the first 3 seconds if you are running a geo campaign.
- Check language mix — a “US” list can still be 40% Spanish-first.
- Local restaurants and retailers should buy 8–12 nanos instead of one national macro.
Formats that usually work here: city guides, local recs, event coverage, bilingual captions. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Russian Influencers vs related lists
Russian Influencers averages 0.7pp less engagement than Indian Influencers and has a larger median audience (894K vs 325K).
Russian Influencers averages 0.9pp less engagement than NYC Influencers and has a larger median audience (894K vs 169K).
Russian Influencers averages 0.5pp less engagement than Latina Influencers and has a larger median audience (894K vs 302K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Influencers (this page) | 80 | 894K | 1.7% |
| Indian Influencers | 130 | 325K | 2.4% |
| NYC Influencers | 143 | 169K | 2.6% |
| Latina Influencers | 143 | 302K | 2.2% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 80 ranked profiles (30 verified public figures, 50 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Russian Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top russian influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 80 russian influencers is led by Mikhail Litvin, Mikhail Galustyan Galustyan, Goar Avetisyan. Combined they represent 164M followers, with an average engagement of 1.7%. 30 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this russian list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 894K followers, 1.7% average ER, 25.1% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for russian Instagram accounts?
For russian we treat ~2.2% as the 2026 industry midpoint (local creators often beat global generalists on engagement because the audience shares a city). This list averages 1.7%, which is 0.5pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do russian influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $8,048–$27,814; a Reel is $13,676–$42,216. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these russian influencers based?
The ranking spans 29 countries. The largest shares are Russia (38.8%), United States (7.5%), Japan (5%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these russian influencers?
30 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the russian list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with russian?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix city guides, local recs and bilingual event Stories. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.