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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name         = Sergey Kosenko  
| name                 = Sergey Kosenko
| image         =File:Mr Thank You (Sergey Kosenko).jpeg  
| image               = File:Mr Thank You (Sergey Kosenko).jpeg  
| caption       = Sergey Kosenko in 2025
| caption             = Kosenko in 2024
| birth_name   = Sergey Kosenko
| birth_name           = Sergey Sergeyevich Kosenko
| birth_date   = 23 August 1987
| birth_date           = {{Birth date and age|1987|8|23}}
| birth_place   = Moscow, Russia
| birth_place         = Kecskemét, Hungary
| other_names  = Mr. Thank You
| nationality          = Russian
| nationality  = Russian
| citizenship          = Russian
| occupation   = Entrepreneur, social media influencer, content creator
| education            = Moscow Power Engineering Institute
| years_active = 2017–present
| alma_mater          = Moscow Power Engineering Institute
| known_for     = @mr.thank.you
| occupation           = {{ubl|Entrepreneur|Internet personality|Content creator}}
| spouse       = Alexandra “Sasha” Belyakova (aka Sasha Belair)
| years_active         = 2017–present
| children     = 1 son (Leo)
| known_for           = Mr. Thank You; social media content; entrepreneurship
| notable_works        = Mr. Thank You
| spouse               = Sasha Belair
| children             = 1
| residence            = Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| website              =
| signature            =
| footnotes            =
}}
}}


'''Sergey Kosenko''' (born 23 August 1987), commonly known by his social media name '''Mr. Thank You''', is a Russian '''entrepreneur''', influencer and content-creator. He is best known for his Instagram account @mr.thank.you which has amassed tens of millions of followers, and for his large-scale giveaway and philanthropic style of social-media content.  
'''Sergey Sergeyevich Kosenko''' (born 23 August 1987), also known as '''Mr. Thank You''', is a Russian entrepreneur, internet personality and content creator. He became known for social-media videos featuring giveaways, lifestyle content and public acts of generosity. He has also been involved in real-estate and digital-media ventures.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Sergey Kosenko - Mr. Thank You (Personal Brand)
|url=https://ae.linkedin.com/in/mr-thank-you
|website=LinkedIn
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
|title=Sergey Kosenko, AKA "Mr. Thank You" Exclusive Interview
|url=https://www.naludamagazine.com/sergey-kosenko-aka-mr-thank-you-exclusive-interview/
|website=Naluda Magazine
|date=11 July 2024
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
==Early life and education==
Reports differ on '''Kosenko’s''' birthplace. Some sources say Moscow, Russia, while others suggest Kecskemét, Hungary, with early childhood in Russia. According to interviews, he worked in banking and then entered entrepreneurship before discovering social media as his primary platform.


== Rise to social-media prominence ==
Kosenko was born on 23 August 1987 in Kecskemét, Hungary. Russian media reports identifying him through the Russian Interior Ministry's wanted-person database give the same birthplace and date of birth.<ref>{{cite news
What really propelled '''Kosenko''' to global recognition was a viral short video format on Instagram. In one of his earlier skits, the “thank you” motif became central, and his followers started calling him “Mr. Thank You”. From there, he focused on posting high-volume reels, many featuring giveaways, emotional reactions and philanthropy. He reportedly posted dozens of reels per day during rapid-growth phases.
|title=Блогера, бросившего младенца в сугроб в Сочи, переобъявили в розыск
|url=https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/8138571
|work=Kommersant
|date=20 October 2025
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>


Over time, the @mr.thank.you account gathered tens of millions of followers, making him one of the fastest-growing Instagram creators globally.
He studied at the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI), where his professional profile lists his education.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Sergey Kosenko - Mr. Thank You (Personal Brand)
|url=https://ae.linkedin.com/in/mr-thank-you
|website=LinkedIn
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>


== Business ventures ==
==Career==
Beyond social media, '''Kosenko''' has ventured into several entrepreneurial fields:
* He launched the NFT/“move-to-earn” style app Amazy in 2022.
* He founded property / real-estate firm Habibi Real Estate (Dubai) in 2023 with a reported investment portfolio value of over USD 50 million.
* His social-media giveaways have included luxury cars and large cash prizes, which have become a signature of his brand.


== Style and impact ==
Kosenko began his career in business before establishing a presence in digital media. He entered social media content creation in the late 2010s and developed the online persona '''Mr. Thank You'''. His content has included entertainment, interviews, lifestyle material, giveaways and videos centered on acts of generosity.<ref>{{cite web
Kosenko’s content often combines visually-spectacular gestures (e.g., handing out large sums of money) with emotional reactions from recipients. He has stated that the core of his strategy is authenticity and emotional connection. He also emphasizes consistency, volume of posts and experimentation in formats. Through his influence, he has positioned himself at the intersection of entertainment, philanthropy and branding.
|title=Mr. Thank You: Sergey Kosenko
|url=https://www.netinfluencer.com/mr-thank-you-sergey-kosenko/
|website=Net Influencer
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>


== Controversies ==
By 2024, Kosenko's Mr. Thank You project had reportedly reached tens of millions of followers across social-media platforms. In an interview published by Naluda Magazine, he described the project as having reached approximately 43 million followers at that time.<ref>{{cite web
Kosenko has had his share of public scrutiny. For example, his earlier business ventures reportedly faced supply-chain issues, and some social-media stunts triggered backlash. As with many viral-content creators, his rapid growth and marketing tactics have attracted both admiration and criticism.
|title=Sergey Kosenko, AKA "Mr. Thank You" Exclusive Interview
|url=https://www.naludamagazine.com/sergey-kosenko-aka-mr-thank-you-exclusive-interview/
|website=Naluda Magazine
|date=11 July 2024
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
==Business ventures==
Kosenko is married to Russian singer and influencer Alexandra Belyakova (aka Sasha Belair) and they have a son named Leo. He splits time between Dubai and other global hubs, using his international base to expand his brand and business ventures.


== External links ==
Kosenko has participated in several business projects in addition to his social-media activities.
* [https://www.instagram.com/mr.thank.you/ @mr.thank.you on Instagram] 
* [https://www.netinfluencer.com/mr-thank-you-sergey-kosenko/ “The Secret Formula Behind ‘Mr Thank You’” – Net Influencer] 
* [https://www.naludamagazine.com/sergey-kosenko-aka-mr-thank-you-exclusive-interview/ Sergey Kosenko, AKA “Mr. Thank You” — interview]


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One of his ventures is '''Habibi Real Estate''', a Dubai-based real-estate brokerage associated with Kosenko. The business was publicly promoted through his social-media channels and video content, including material documenting its early sales and operations in Dubai.<ref>{{cite web
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|title=ПЕРВЫЕ ПРОДАЖИ НА 150.000.000 РУБ | Агентство недвижимости HABIBI
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|url=https://rutube.ru/video/6c307c1095c082b4e915d9e2df96dde8/
[[Category:Russian businesspeople]]
|website=RUTUBE
[[Category:Russian social media influencers]]
|date=18 February 2023
[[Category:Entrepreneurs in digital media]]
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>
 
Kosenko has also been associated with '''Bali Investments''', a property-development venture in Indonesia, and '''Reels Royce''', an educational project focused on short-form video creation. He was also involved with '''Amazy''', a move-to-earn fitness and digital-asset project.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Sergey Kosenko, AKA "Mr. Thank You" Exclusive Interview
|url=https://www.naludamagazine.com/sergey-kosenko-aka-mr-thank-you-exclusive-interview/
|website=Naluda Magazine
|date=11 July 2024
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>
 
==UNESCO activities==
 
In May 2025, Kosenko's professional profile listed him as a keynote speaker at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The profile states that he delivered a masterclass concerning racism and discrimination as part of a programme promoting peace, education and intercultural understanding.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Sergey Kosenko - Mr. Thank You (Personal Brand)
|url=https://ae.linkedin.com/in/mr-thank-you
|website=LinkedIn
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>
 
His activities under the Mr. Thank You brand have also been presented as focusing on kindness, empathy and social responsibility.
 
==Legal proceedings==
 
Kosenko has been the subject of criminal proceedings in Russia arising from a video published in January 2024 that appeared to show him throwing a small child into a snowbank. Russian investigators subsequently opened a criminal case against him. Kosenko and his lawyer stated that the video had been produced using a doll or mannequin and editing rather than a real child.<ref>{{cite news
|title=Суд заочно арестовал блогера Косенко
|url=https://ria.ru/20250115/kosenko-1993810605.html
|work=RIA Novosti
|date=15 January 2025
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>
 
In January 2025, the Basmanny District Court in Moscow ordered Kosenko's arrest in absentia on allegations including attempted intentional infliction of serious bodily harm to a minor and failure to fulfill parental duties. His lawyer stated that Kosenko was prepared to cooperate with investigators and provide the original video files.<ref>{{cite news
|title=Суд заочно арестовал блогера Косенко
|url=https://ria.ru/20250115/kosenko-1993810605.html
|work=RIA Novosti
|date=15 January 2025
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>
 
The Moscow City Court subsequently upheld the decision in April 2025. Kosenko was also fined 50,000 rubles in a separate administrative case concerning alleged online drug propaganda.<ref>{{cite news
|title=Заочный арест блогеру, бросившему младенца в сугроб, признали законным
|url=https://ria.ru/20250422/arest-2012646533.html
|work=RIA Novosti
|date=22 April 2025
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>
 
In October 2025, Russian authorities again listed Kosenko as wanted. The Russian Interior Ministry database identified him as being wanted under a provision of the Criminal Code, although the database entry did not specify the particular article.<ref>{{cite news
|title=МВД переобъявило в розыск блогера, бросившего снег маленького сына
|url=https://ria.ru/20251020/rozysk-2049271998.html
|work=RIA Novosti
|date=20 October 2025
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>
 
==Personal life==
 
Kosenko is married to singer and internet personality Sasha Belair, also known as Alexandra Belyakova. The couple have a son.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Sergey Kosenko, AKA "Mr. Thank You" Exclusive Interview
|url=https://www.naludamagazine.com/sergey-kosenko-aka-mr-thank-you-exclusive-interview/
|website=Naluda Magazine
|date=11 July 2024
|access-date=29 August 2026
}}</ref>
 
==See also==
 
* [[Influencer marketing]]
* [[Internet celebrity]]
* [[Social media]]
* [[Digital creator]]
 
==References==
 
{{reflist}}
 
==External links==
 
* [https://ae.linkedin.com/in/mr-thank-you Sergey Kosenko on LinkedIn]
* [https://www.naludamagazine.com/sergey-kosenko-aka-mr-thank-you/ Interview with Sergey Kosenko at Naluda Magazine]
* [https://www.instagram.com/mr.thank.you/ Mr. Thank You on Instagram]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@MrThankYou Mr. Thank You on YouTube]
 
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Russian businesspeople]]
[[Category:Russian Internet personalities]]
[[Category:Russian male YouTubers]]
[[Category:Russian TikTokers]]
[[Category:Social media influencers]]
[[Category:People from Kecskemét]]
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Revision as of 20:49, 28 August 2026

Sergey Sergeyevich Kosenko (born 23 August 1987), also known as Mr. Thank You, is a Russian entrepreneur, internet personality and content creator. He became known for social-media videos featuring giveaways, lifestyle content and public acts of generosity. He has also been involved in real-estate and digital-media ventures.[1][2]

Early life and education

Kosenko was born on 23 August 1987 in Kecskemét, Hungary. Russian media reports identifying him through the Russian Interior Ministry's wanted-person database give the same birthplace and date of birth.[3]

He studied at the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI), where his professional profile lists his education.[4]

Career

Kosenko began his career in business before establishing a presence in digital media. He entered social media content creation in the late 2010s and developed the online persona Mr. Thank You. His content has included entertainment, interviews, lifestyle material, giveaways and videos centered on acts of generosity.[5]

By 2024, Kosenko's Mr. Thank You project had reportedly reached tens of millions of followers across social-media platforms. In an interview published by Naluda Magazine, he described the project as having reached approximately 43 million followers at that time.[6]

Business ventures

Kosenko has participated in several business projects in addition to his social-media activities.

One of his ventures is Habibi Real Estate, a Dubai-based real-estate brokerage associated with Kosenko. The business was publicly promoted through his social-media channels and video content, including material documenting its early sales and operations in Dubai.[7]

Kosenko has also been associated with Bali Investments, a property-development venture in Indonesia, and Reels Royce, an educational project focused on short-form video creation. He was also involved with Amazy, a move-to-earn fitness and digital-asset project.[8]

UNESCO activities

In May 2025, Kosenko's professional profile listed him as a keynote speaker at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The profile states that he delivered a masterclass concerning racism and discrimination as part of a programme promoting peace, education and intercultural understanding.[9]

His activities under the Mr. Thank You brand have also been presented as focusing on kindness, empathy and social responsibility.

Kosenko has been the subject of criminal proceedings in Russia arising from a video published in January 2024 that appeared to show him throwing a small child into a snowbank. Russian investigators subsequently opened a criminal case against him. Kosenko and his lawyer stated that the video had been produced using a doll or mannequin and editing rather than a real child.[10]

In January 2025, the Basmanny District Court in Moscow ordered Kosenko's arrest in absentia on allegations including attempted intentional infliction of serious bodily harm to a minor and failure to fulfill parental duties. His lawyer stated that Kosenko was prepared to cooperate with investigators and provide the original video files.[11]

The Moscow City Court subsequently upheld the decision in April 2025. Kosenko was also fined 50,000 rubles in a separate administrative case concerning alleged online drug propaganda.[12]

In October 2025, Russian authorities again listed Kosenko as wanted. The Russian Interior Ministry database identified him as being wanted under a provision of the Criminal Code, although the database entry did not specify the particular article.[13]

Personal life

Kosenko is married to singer and internet personality Sasha Belair, also known as Alexandra Belyakova. The couple have a son.[14]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Sergey Kosenko - Mr. Thank You (Personal Brand)". https://ae.linkedin.com/in/mr-thank-you. 
  2. ↑ "Sergey Kosenko, AKA "Mr. Thank You" Exclusive Interview". 11 July 2024. https://www.naludamagazine.com/sergey-kosenko-aka-mr-thank-you-exclusive-interview/. 
  3. ↑ Template:Cite news
  4. ↑ "Sergey Kosenko - Mr. Thank You (Personal Brand)". https://ae.linkedin.com/in/mr-thank-you. 
  5. ↑ "Mr. Thank You: Sergey Kosenko". https://www.netinfluencer.com/mr-thank-you-sergey-kosenko/. 
  6. ↑ "Sergey Kosenko, AKA "Mr. Thank You" Exclusive Interview". 11 July 2024. https://www.naludamagazine.com/sergey-kosenko-aka-mr-thank-you-exclusive-interview/. 
  7. ↑ "ПЕРВЫЕ ПРОДАЖИ НА 150.000.000 РУБ". 18 February 2023. https://rutube.ru/video/6c307c1095c082b4e915d9e2df96dde8/. 
  8. ↑ "Sergey Kosenko, AKA "Mr. Thank You" Exclusive Interview". 11 July 2024. https://www.naludamagazine.com/sergey-kosenko-aka-mr-thank-you-exclusive-interview/. 
  9. ↑ "Sergey Kosenko - Mr. Thank You (Personal Brand)". https://ae.linkedin.com/in/mr-thank-you. 
  10. ↑ Template:Cite news
  11. ↑ Template:Cite news
  12. ↑ Template:Cite news
  13. ↑ Template:Cite news
  14. ↑ "Sergey Kosenko, AKA "Mr. Thank You" Exclusive Interview". 11 July 2024. https://www.naludamagazine.com/sergey-kosenko-aka-mr-thank-you-exclusive-interview/. 

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