Russian blogger Yulya Gavrilina sparked outrage online after berating a fan who presented her with an expensive vinyl record player during a meetup.
The 24-year-old internet celebrity was filmed receiving the present, but she quickly stunned onlookers by questioning the mental state of the young woman who gave it to her.
Video footage of the contentious interaction spread rapidly across social media after the outlet Rocket Mag published the clip on its Instagram account.
Confrontation over the gift
In the clip, Gavrilina reacted sharply to the gesture, asking the fan whether she was a fool, completely sick, or crazy. She pressed the follower further, asking if she had lost her mind or had nerve to buy such an item.
The encounter took place during a gathering where supporters had assembled to see the online personality in person. While fans routinely present small tokens of appreciation at such events, the high cost of audio equipment made the gift stand out.
Backlash from social media users
Viewers who watched the video expressed strong indignation in the comments section under the post. Many users criticised the influencer for directing terrible insults at a young woman who had made a generous gesture.
Several commenters pointed out that the fan had presented the turntable from the heart, only to receive verbal abuse instead of simple gratitude. Others admitted they would have burst into tears if faced with such hostility, while some observers labeled the exchange as passive aggression.
Influencer culture and fan gatherings
Gavrilina is a well-known Russian content creator and singer who built a following of millions through short videos, lifestyle updates, and music tracks. Public meetups with popular internet stars routinely draw large crowds of teenage fans eager to speak with their idols.
Vinyl turntables have seen a substantial commercial revival among music listeners, often serving as prized collectors items that command significant retail prices. Premium electronics are far less common than handmade items or letters at fan meetings, which likely contributed to the intensity of the scene.
The incident follows broader scrutiny of prominent Russian social media figures, coming shortly after fellow creator Ksenia Dukalis publicly condemned entrepreneur Oxana Samoylova for promoting diabetes injections for weight loss.
