10 stand-up comedians

A real discovery for connoisseurs of stand-up

Arsen Puchkov is a trashy stand-up comedian from Zaporozhye, whose topics for jokes are very close and understandable to many. Today, Arsen lives in Kyiv and is actively expanding his audience. The public likes the light and simple style of the comedian's stories. This makes Arsen what is called "his" in any company. That is why for many, the stand-up of a witty humorist often becomes a pleasant discovery and even, they say, is addictive.

The topics for Arsen Puchkov's jokes are very diverse. His stories are about IT, barbershops, nervousness and anxiety, owners of iPhones, about parents and childhood, tattoos and greed. Arsen knows how and likes to laugh at himself and his problems, and this is winning.

Bohdan Pysmenko

City – Kharkiv (Ukraine)

Language – Ukrainian

Genre – stand-up, improvisation

Creative path

Bohdan Pysmenko is an experienced Ukrainian comedian, a TikTok star who has been in the genre for over 8 years. Today, the artist gives solo concerts and has a considerable army of fans. At the beginning of his creative path, he understood an important point: to be a good comedian, you need to be able to reflect on the events happening around you. Otherwise, an attentive audience will feel the falsity and it will be more difficult to gather the audience next time. At the same time, according to Bohdan, you should always be critical of your performances. If you were lucky enough to make the audience laugh today, this does not give the comedian the title of god of comedy. But it becomes an impetus for development.

The artist describes his feeling as a realized comedian as follows: “my soul has calmed down a little.” At the same time, Bohdan believes that being funny is very important for success. The first six months of performances were exploratory for the stand-up comedian – he tried to find topics and develop his own style. He was filled with ideas for creativity from films, TV series, and musical works. During his formation in humor, Bohdan participated in various projects. Some of them still remain a stage for the comedian’s performances. The audience could see the stand-up comedian on the air of the following formats and groups:

• Kharkiv stand-up club Split Comedy;
• "Comedy Club";
• podcast "Sex and Contents";
• "Dispersals from the vagrant" and others.

Artist's style and development

Bohdan Pysmenko is called the new star of Ukrainian stand-up, and his unique and inimitable style is defined as “brazen intelligentsia”. Recognition and popularity, successful solo concerts and collaboration with other humor colleagues are modern realities for the master of comedy. Bohdan’s work appeals to stand-up fans thanks to simple and understandable topics. The comedian talks about:

• tattoos and inflation;
• love, relationships with women and intimate experiences;
• childhood and tasteless sauces;
• job search, various everyday situations, and more.

Social activity

Together with other representatives of Ukrainian humor, Bohdan Pysmenko takes an active part in charity performances, the funds from which are transferred to the needs of our military. It is also necessary to note the special, therapeutic effect of the humor of the talented author on Ukrainians. For many, meetings with the comedian are indispensable in replenishing morale and helping to recharge as much as possible in conditions of constant stress.

Український стендап комік, резидент клубу «Бродячий StandUP».

Dmytro Zakharchenko

Language – Ukrainian

Genre – stand-up, improvisation

Creative path

Dmitry Zakharchenko is a Ukrainian stand-up comedian, host on Radio Promin, and a member of Kyiv stand-up clubs. The artist says that he is passionate about the Armed Forces of Ukraine and his work. The future star of radio and the humor industry received his higher education at the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts. Dmitry studied at the specialty "TV and radio host, correspondent, television journalist." Dmitry began his career as a radio host while still a student. His debut on the air took place on Radio Promin. The guy got a job as a morning show host. Zakharchenko later joked about this: he went to the radio for popularity and audience recognition, but later TikTok appeared. So it's hard to deny Dmitry's foresight!

Artist's style and development

Dmitry Zakharchenko continues to develop in the humor genre: he writes jokes, participates in projects of stand-up clubs, in particular - "Voyaging Stand-up". Cooperation with radio "Promin" continues. In an effort to increase his own audience and please a larger number of fans, the comedian runs his own YouTube channel. Among the projects that Dmitry presents to fans:

• "Comedian's Vlog". Here you can learn about current trends in Ukrainian humor and stand-up in particular. Get to know the specifics of stand-up comedians' work. Choose humor to your taste and follow Dmitry Zakharchenko's concerts;
• comedy improvisations with the audience. The format became new and successful for Dmitry. The audience was won over by the comedian's frankness and genuineness in communication. Improvisation is one of the most complex genres of humor. And Dmitry is a true master at it. He simply takes ordinary stories of ordinary people and delicately wraps them in a shell of subtle jokes;
• interviews with interesting people - representatives of Ukrainian culture, music, cinema. Among the guests of the episodes are the performer of the main role in the film "Pamfir" Oleksandr Yatsentiuk, the star of Ukrainian jazz Oleksiy Kogan and other interesting figures.

The leading genre in which Dmitry Zakharchenko works today remains stand-up. The demand for witty and apt humor in Ukraine is constantly growing. And each new meeting gives the audience no less powerful emotions than those that fans of musicians receive during the performances of their idols at festivals. Dmitry Zakharchenko jokes on various topics: about politicians and family affairs, Ukrainians' vacations and earnings. You can also hear jokes from the author about pumped lips, a free apartment and much more. Dmitry's unique style, his ease and ease appeal to many connoisseurs of a pleasant vacation in a comfortable atmosphere. So you should expect new concerts and even more cool jokes!

Natalie Skoryk

City – Zhytomyr (Ukraine)

Language – Ukrainian

Genre – stand-up, improvisation

Creative path

Natali Skoryk is a Ukrainian stand-up comedian, improviser, star and winner of the popular project “Make a Comedian Laugh”, leader of the “Natalie” team in the “Laughter League” and participant in a large number of humorous shows. Natali came to the humor industry quite consciously. The girl says that in the 7th grade she wanted to take part in “Make a Comedian Laugh”, and from the 10th she felt a strong desire to get on the stage of the “Laughter League”. To do this, the girl watched all the programs where comedians participated. When Natali is asked how she started doing comedy, the modern stand-up star explains: jokes and improvisation became an effective way for her to overcome stress and overcome the surrounding negativity. The artist’s humor became a kind of protective mechanism for her and for her numerous fans of her work.

The style and development of the artist

Natalie Skoryk's debut on the screen immediately attracted the attention of a large number of fans. The Ukrainian audience warmly received the talented, energetic comedian with an extraordinary sense of humor and approach to writing jokes. Natalie's expressive delivery, natural charisma, her bold and skillful improvisation conquered thousands of viewers. After the comedian's performances on the stage of the "League of Laughter", many people learned about the bright girl from Zhytomyr. Many began to follow the announcements of the comedian's stand-up concerts with pleasure and attend live meetings with Natalie. The girl won the audience with stories that touched on topics close and interesting to everyone. These are relationships with her ex, fashionable "hills" dances, trashy stories about intimacy, advice on what not to say when dating, and much more.

Natalie Skoryk is incredibly active in her work and participates in many events from popular stand-up clubs, to various TV and Internet projects:

• "Open Microphone" (host);
• "Standup Talks" (an improvisational talk show in which comedians discuss topics suggested by the audience);
• "What came first?" (an intellectual and entertainment show, the guests of which have the task of determining which of the facts or events named by the host happened first);
• "Criticism Results of the Week" from the YouTube channel "Minus Pershyi";
• The FLATTERING show is a format in which two participants exchange teasing compliments to each other;
• charity format "Help League";
• "Underground Stand-Up" projects;
• show "Battles" and others.

A comedian you've definitely seen somewhere

Oleksiy Priymachenko is a talented stand-up comedian, Tiktoker, finalist of the "Battles" show, screenwriter, master of improvisation, presenter on Sweet TV and just a bright creative personality.

Oleksii is originally from Zaporizhzhia, but recently moved to Kyiv (and this fact, by the way, is also one of the topics of the comedian's jokes). The humorist's popularity is growing rapidly today, and tickets for Oleksiy Pryimachenko's performances are selling out quite quickly. The comedian gathers the audience at the capital's venues and comes to his native Zaporizhzhia with concerts. Oleksii jokes about everything that happens in his life: about health (where can we go without jokes about teeth!), the complexity of the diet and a fight with a girl, about relationships and marriage, and much more. But you can best feel the atmosphere of the comedian's performances only at a live concert of Oleksiy Pryimachenko, so look for the nearest date and come!

Ramil Yangulov

City – Zhytomyr (Ukraine)

Language – Ukrainian

Genre – stand-up, improvisation

Becoming a comedian

Ramil Yangulov is a Ukrainian stand-up comedian, editor-in-chief of StandUp Lift, resident of the LakLabel and Stand Up Art House Kyiv projects, author of the channel “MINUS PERSHY”. Ramil managed to win the TV show “Make the Comedian Laugh” on “1+1”, making Yevgeny Koshevy and Yuriy Tkach laugh. Humor has been indirectly present in the artist’s life since childhood. Moreover, it is more likely self-irony. And it is most vividly reflected in the following presentation by Ramil: “My dad is a Tatar, my mom is Ukrainian, and I grew up in Zhytomyr.”

The boy received his primary education at gymnasium No. 3 in the city of Zhytomyr. In 2011, he graduated from Ivan Franko Zhytomyr State University with a degree in "Teacher of Ukrainian Language and Literature." However, he never worked at school. However, his knowledge of philology and literature allowed Ramil to become an ideal example of a person who, with a non-Slavic name and surname, perfectly masters the nightingale.

Artist's style and development

In Ramil's performances, stand-up fans are attracted by the unique charisma and ease with which the performer holds himself on stage. The comedian's skillful improvisation with the audience plays an important role in establishing contact with the audience. The comedian's popularity is constantly growing. Colleagues in the genre call him Ramilchyk in a friendly manner, and the public follows the work of the talented author on social networks. Ramil Yangulov chooses topics for jokes that are relevant and interesting to a wide audience. In particular, he talks from the stage about:

• roadblocks and BlaBlaCar;
• upbringing and lessons with parents;
• Swedish kindergarten;
• the left bank of Kyiv, his ex-wife and much more.

Together with other artists, the comedian participates in events aimed at supporting Ukrainian soldiers. These are charity concerts and auctions where funds are raised for the needs of our defenders.

Український стендап комік, резидент клубу “Бродячий стендап”.