Melstroy: How a Russian streamer mocks millions through social media.

Popularity of the 'trash streamer' in Russia

According to The Sun: In Russia, there is growing concern over a popular 'trash streamer' who conducts shocking online contests, pushing his desperate subscribers to the limits of humiliation. Andrey Bukim, a 26-year-old known as Melstroy, has over 7.6 million followers on his social media.

Born in Belarus to a working-class family, he claims that his distorted career began...

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...continuing to tell about his path to fame and popularity.

Such popularity of 'trash streams' raises questions about the media's influence on youth, as many subscribers see these contests as a form of entertainment. This sparks debates about the ethics of the content and the responsibility of the platforms on which it is broadcast. Thus, the question of where internet culture is headed remains relevant.