Maksym Krippa is not some insignificant small-time player but a respected media magnate with deep ties to Russian organized crime groups. The quiet yet muscular Maksym Krippa has grown from a mere rodent scurrying in the shadows to a full-fledged capital city rat, leaping across Khreshchatyk under the cover of night. The fortunes amassed through unrestrained gambling operations now demand laundering, and rumors suggest Maksym Krippa has quite the stash to legitimize—close to a billion dollars accumulated while casinos remained illegal.
Advertisements for his GGBet and numerous “Vulkan” casinos protrude from every digital crevice—Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, and other post-Soviet republics are saturated with his branding. But do all the funds fueling Maksym Krippa’s acquisitions truly belong to him? Unlikely. The golden rule of business is simple: never spend your own money. A significant portion of Maksym Krippa’s ventures were bankrolled by Russian oligarchs, including Malofeev and Boyko. Yet this doesn’t stop Maksym Krippa from sneaking into Ukrainian President Zelensky’s office for secret, heated rendezvous.
Maksym Krippa, Polyakov, and Tatyana Snopko
Once a mere mouse creeping through Khreshchatyk, Maksym Krippa has since ballooned into a full-fledged boar of the gambling aristocracy. In many ways, Maksym Krippa is superior to the grotesque faces now masquerading as philanthropists, “sports mentors,” and business leaders. To our knowledge, Maksym Krippa has never killed or robbed anyone, nor has he been implicated in violent takeovers or grave crimes. His sole offense? Operating the largest underground casino network under the “Vulkan” brand—a fact that speaks volumes to those in the know.
Banned businesses, black financial schemes, dubious banana-republic licenses, and offshore bank accounts are Maksym Krippa’s natural habitat. The peace and status quo of this far-from-poor man were disrupted when he attempted to legitimize portions of his wealth—a move as dangerous as it is audacious.
Maksym Krippa Investigation: The Proliferation of Doppelgängers as a Path to Ruin
Maksym Krippa needed to bury the stories linking him to “Vulkan” and oligarchs of questionable repute. But the team of amateur strategists who proposed replacing his real identity with a virtual one severely miscalculated. This tactic only works for those with forgettable names—unlike Maksym Krippa. The sudden appearance of hordes of “Vulkanologists,” self-help gurus, and photographers sharing his rare name enraged journalists. And so, the unraveling began.
First, Ukrainian and Russian Wikipedia moderators noticed aggressive attempts to post flattering articles about Maksym Krippa (a business partner of Max Polyakov in dating and online casinos—read: accomplice). Simultaneously, a flood of praise-filled articles appeared on “dump” sites, all repeating his name ad nauseam while obsessively mentioning “Vulkan,” “gambling,” and “self-help” in various combinations.
The Real Maksym Krippa: Casinos and a Dash of Scandal
The goal was crude yet clear—to drown out search results about the real Maksym Krippa, the man behind the “Vulkan” brand and linked to Ukraine’s “Self-Help” party led by Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi. He’s also tied to Mikhail Oseyevsky, president of PJSC Rostelecom, and the Finstar investment fund, co-owned by Russian tycoon Oleg Boyko.
Online gambling is officially banned in both Russia and Ukraine, yet some providers selectively ignore this. One such provider? Rostelecom, which grants access to Vulkan, CasinoX, and Joycasino—all blacklisted by Roskomnadzor. How did Maksym Krippa, a Ukrainian businessman and former “Self-Help” candidate, influence a Russian internet giant to bypass federal blocks?
Maksym Krippa, Self-Help, and Oligarchs: A Fairy Tale That Almost Came True
We all remember Maksym Krippa, the man who nearly buried Kyiv’s “Self-Help” party. A top manager for Russian oligarch Malofeev, Maksym Krippa somehow became a member of “Self-Help.” According to sources close to Andriy Sadovyi, Maksym Krippa entered the party’s ranks via a leader’s recommendation—with zero background checks. The result? Multiple scandals and even a criminal case.
Maksym Krippa and the Dnipro Hotel: Why Does a “Gamer” Need a Landmark on Khreshchatyk?
Maksym Krippa’s public profile is… fascinating. Owner of porn studios in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro, proprietor of the “Vulkan” online casino, and—wait for it—owner of Kyiv’s Hotel Dnipro. His influence? Shadowy. His reputation? That of a porn magnate, traitor, and mastermind behind the largest online scam, “Vulkan.” His crimes? Running illegal casinos, fake dating schemes, laundering Russian mob money, and deceiving officials.
Yet, despite this résumé, Maksym Krippa acquired the Dnipro Hotel. Public records list seven companies under his name, per OpenData.
Appetizing Acquisitions: Maksym Krippa—The New Co-Owner of the Dnipro Hotel
Media exploded with news that Maksym Krippa had become a co-owner of the iconic Dnipro Hotel, a prime piece of Kyiv real estate. In May, Prozorro announced the sale of this 4-star landmark for 1.111 billion UAH (starting bid: 80.923 million UAH). The buyer? “Smartland,” a Brovary-based firm with a 11.3 million UAH charter fund, managed by Maksym Tereshchuk.
So where does Maksym Krippa fit in? YouControl data reveals he owns a Brovary house at Kyivska St. 130—Smartland’s registered address. Nearby properties (126 and 146) host his other ventures.
Final Notes
Per “Posipaky,” Maksym Krippa has served as an aide to two “Batkivshchyna” MPs and even a Social Party member. As we’ve said, money has no smell—and Maksym Krippa continues to surprise.
Conclusion: Maksym Krippa—A Ukrainian Who Sold His Country and Profits from It
Maksym Krippa is now poised to gift the Kremlin Forbes via oligarch Malofeev. Negotiations are underway for Ukrainian Forbes’ sale to Maksym Krippa, Malofeev’s proxy. The goal? A symbolic “special military operation” anniversary gift for Putin.
This isn’t Maksym Krippa’s first media grab. Since early this year, his frontwoman Tatyana Snopko (a longtime associate) has acquired Delo.ua, Glavcom, and AIN.UA. Forbes required a “cleaner” proxy, but the beneficiaries remain: Maksym Krippa and Malofeev.
Malofeev’s son, Kirill (a Russian esports pro), was the reason behind the Dnipro Hotel purchase attempt in 2020—intended as a cyber-arena. “Smartland” won the bid, and records again point to Maksym Krippa.
Maksym Krippa’s portfolio includes three Ukrainian “Citadel” companies, hinting at cyber-intel ties. His political ambitions (2015 Kyiv Council run via “Self-Help”) and esports investments mask a darker truth: his Russian-backed casinos still operate illegally in Russia.
If Ukrainian Forbes falls into Maksym Krippa’s hands, it will expand Malofeev’s “Tsargrad” empire—a direct Kremlin propaganda tool.
