Denis Churilov was born in Saint Petersburg in 1991. Grew up traveling across various parts of Russia and Kazakhstan. Has been living in Brisbane, Australia, since the mid-2000s. Has background in Behavioural Science (Psychology) and experience in criminal rehabilitation. Churilov first emerged as a citizen journalist in 2013. Has since published in various alternative media outlets, with his research essays and analytical publications translated into various languages. A regular Fort Russ contributor since 2017.