KOSTYLEV Alexei Leonidovich

He is the founder and editor-in-chief of the propaganda resource Readovka.news and the eponymous Telegram channel Readovka, which plays a key role in spreading pro-kremlin propaganda, in particular in the context of the war against Ukraine. His activities are characterized by the systematic use of media platforms to support the official position of the kremlin, justify the actions of the aggressor state and discredit the Ukrainian side, legitimize russia's aggressive foreign policy and wage an information war against Ukraine.
In his information activities, Kostylev actively uses Telegram channels as the main tool for spreading military propaganda and disinformation. In particular, Readovka systematically publishes materials that justify the actions of the russian military, devalue Ukraine's position and discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Readovka is part of the ecosystem of the pro-kremlin "Dialogue" Center, which is overseen by the russian presidential administration.
The holding also includes the Ready communication agency, a network of regional projects under the "Main in the City" brand, the "Readovka Helps" charity foundation, and the "24 New russian Brand" clothing brand.
The media holding under Kostylov's leadership provides extensive media coverage of military events exclusively from a pro-kremlin perspective, contributing to the formation of a distorted perception among the russian audience.
Among the main activities of the charitable foundation "Readovka helps" are assistance in the integration of new regions into the russian federation and assistance to military personnel in the so-called "SMO" zone.
The clothing brand "24 New russian Brand" under Kostylev's leadership is an ideological propaganda project that promotes the ideas of patriotism, russian culture and military traditions, including in the TOT of Ukraine.
As part of his activities, Kostylev regularly participates in public events that are propagandistic in nature and aimed at supporting the kremlin's official position on the war against Ukraine.