Five Russian players are competing at VALORANT Masters London 2026, spread across different international rosters in a tournament that runs from June 6 through June 21 at London’s Copper Box Arena. Among them, a web of former teammates, coaching relationships, and import-driven roster swaps tells a story about how competitive VALORANT is quietly becoming one of the more globally interconnected esports scenes.
The tournament features 12 teams drawn from the Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China regions. And buried in those rosters are names that Russian VALORANT fans have been tracking for a while: Kr1stal, vo0kashu, hvoya, and Rarga.
The players and the connections between them
Kr1stal, whose real name is Savva Fedorov, is a 23-year-old initiator and in-game leader currently playing for Global Esports. Born on April 3, 2003, he made the move to GE after a stint with XLG, a transition reportedly driven by import regulations rather than any falling out.
Then there’s vo0kashu, who competes under the banner of Dragon Ranger Gaming. Both vo0kashu and Rarga have already made noise in the tournament’s early Swiss stage, landing on top performer rankings during the opening rounds.
