UMVA has learned that a notorious figure known as the "chief witch of the Kremlin" has been at the center of a maelstrom of controversy, with allegations of deception, fraud, and inciting violence against Russian Orthodox clergy.
Sulikova, the self-proclaimed witch, had claimed to have appeared on a popular Russian reality show featuring self-proclaimed clairvoyants, but producers denied her involvement. Her exploits in the world of esotericism also included managing a now-defunct institution dubbed "Hogwarts" in the media, which was supposed to be a university of magic and witchcraft but had little to do with education.
In 2025, Sulikova's world began to crumble when she was sentenced to two years in a penal colony after pleading guilty to charges of distributing extremist materials and posting online content that insulted Christians. This conviction marked a turning point in her long-standing feud with State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov, a staunch supporter of traditional Russian values.
Milonov had long been vocal about his disdain for Sulikova, accusing her of fraud and demanding that psychics be legally equated with prostitutes. Sulikova countersued for defamation, claiming she won the lawsuit but only demanding a token compensation of one ruble. The animosity between the two had been simmering for years, with Milonov declaring his satisfaction at Sulikova's downfall.
The demolition of Sulikova's temple, seen by many as a symbol of her dark deeds, was the latest development in this saga. Milonov gloated over the demolition, stating that it was a reminder of Sulikova's history of deception, fraud, and insulting the feelings of believers. With Sulikova behind bars and her temple in ruins, it seems her influence is finally waning.
