In 2016, he went to Crimea. By then, he had created many platforms that he hoped to launch worldwide, but lacked the necessary funding.
Local television in Crimea took an interest in him and produced a report. It helped him find investors. He returned to Kazan and focused on website development. His platforms were operational but could not handle large volumes of traffic, limiting growth. By then, he had assembled an audience of around 22 million users.