Valya Karnaval – Wiki, Bio, Career, Family, Relationships, Boyfriends

Valya Karnaval is a famous Russian TikTok Star, Singer, Actress, and Television Host. She was born on November 11, 2001 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio. As of 2026, Valya Karnaval’s age is 24 years. TikTok star and singer Valya Karnaval has Russian nationality and European ethnicity. She is famous for her viral TikTok videos with her signature greeting “Zdarova, bandity!” (Hello, bandits!) , her debut music single “Psikhushka” (Psych Ward) which became a viral hit in 2020, and ranking 5th in Forbes’ list of highest-paid TikTokers in Russia (2020) . She has also appeared as a host on shows like “Ne drogni!” (Don’t Flinch!) on STS and “The Voice. Kids” on Channel One , and participated in the reality show “Zvezdy v Afrike” (Stars in Africa) where she reached the finals. Currently, Valya Karnaval is rumored to be engaged to businessman Argishti Evoyan. Her real name is Valentina Vasilievna Karnaukhova, and she is also known as Karna.val.

Valya Karnaval Bio

Career

• Valya Karnaval began her social media career in 2018 on Musical.ly (which later became TikTok), posting humorous sketches, dance videos, and lip-sync content. Within her first year, she amassed over 350,000 followers.

• She achieved major breakthrough in 2019-2020 when several of her videos went viral, including a popular cosplay recreation of Jim Carrey’s character from “The Mask” . By November 2020, she had surpassed 9 million followers on TikTok.

• In 2020, she joined Hype House Russia, a prominent TikTok collective founded by Zair Yusupov, collaborating with creators like Yulia Gavrilina and Ekaterina Golysheva to produce joint content.

• She launched her music career in June 2020 with her debut single “Psikhushka” (Psych Ward) under Legacy Music label, which became a viral hit. The song’s music video, directed by Ivan Gabdulkhakov, premiered on September 6, 2020, depicting her in a psychiatric ward setting. In 2020, Russian Forbes ranked her 5th on its first-ever list of highest-paid TikTokers.

• She debuted as an actress in the 2021 comedy series “Otpusk” (Vacation) on TNT, playing a teenage girl named Lusya. She has since appeared in the 2024 series “Ekstrim” (Extreme) as Olga and is set to appear in the 2026 film “Skuf” .

• She expanded into television hosting, becoming co-host of the extreme game show “Ne drogni!” (Don’t Flinch!) on STS alongside Mikhail Galustyan and Artur Babich. She also became a host on “The Voice. Kids” on Channel One starting from season 11.

• She participated in the second season of “Zvezdy v Afrike” (Stars in Africa) on TNT and reached the finals. She has released multiple albums including “NAZVANIY NET” (2023) , “Vdokh-vydokh” (2024) , and “KOFFEIN” (2025) .

Personal Life & Relationships

• Valya Karnaval grew up in the rural village of Novobataysk, Rostov Oblast, in one of the poorest households in the area. Her family’s home lacked modern amenities, including gas heating (they relied on a wood stove), an outdoor toilet, and well water.

• Her father, Vasily, worked sporadically as a builder and died from liver cancer when she was 13 years old. Her mother worked at a local poultry farm with a very low salary.

• She endured bullying from peers during her school years due to her family’s poverty, including mockery over her patched and worn clothing and the absence of basic utilities in her home.

• She was previously in relationships with singer Egor Ship and blogger Sasha Stone , with whom she was engaged before they broke up in summer 2023.

• As of 2025-2026, she is rumored to be engaged to Argishti Evoyan, a 29-year-old businessman, graduate of Moscow State University’s economics faculty, and co-owner of the restaurant chain “Chistaya Liniya” (Pure Line) as well as a top manager of the “O! Eskimo” and “O! Hot-dog” networks across Russia.

• In October 2024, she was fined over 70,000 rubles for multiple traffic violations. In April 2025, she faced controversy when she was admitted to the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation without taking the Unified State Exam (EGE), leading to public criticism.

• She was involved in a highly publicized conflict with legendary Russian singer Larisa Dolina in 2021 after Dolina criticized her vocal abilities on Maxim Galkin’s show “Musicality.” The conflict lasted over two years before a symbolic reconciliation.

FAQs about Valya Karnaval

1) What is the age of Valya Karnaval?
Ans: Valya Karnaval’s age is 24 years in 2026 (born November 11, 2001).

2) What is Valya Karnaval’s date of birth?
Ans: Valya Karnaval’s date of birth is November 11, 2001.

3) Where was Valya Karnaval born?
Ans: Valya Karnaval was born in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, and grew up in the village of Novobataysk, Rostov Oblast.

4) What is the height of Valya Karnaval?
Ans: Valya Karnaval’s height is not publicly available.

5) What is the boyfriend/fiancé name of Valya Karnaval?
Ans: Valya Karnaval is rumored to be engaged to businessman Argishti Evoyan. She previously dated Egor Ship and was engaged to Sasha Stone.