Mikhail Labkovsky (born 1961, Moscow) is a Russian psychologist, author and broadcaster with over 40 years of clinical practice. He graduated from Moscow State University's psychology faculty, later earned a second degree in Israel, and built his public profile through years of radio and TV work. His 2017 book "Khochу i budu" (I Want and I Will) sold more than 3.5 million copies and became a landmark of Russian-language popular psychology; Forbes named him the most recognised psychologist in the post-Soviet space. His live events - billed as psychological stand-ups - draw sold-out audiences across Russia and Europe.
Labkovsky performed a psychological stand-up titled "Big Talk about Happiness" in Hamburg on June 22, 2026.
A new programme "Love without Suffering", focused on relationships and emotional dependence, was presented in Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt as part of a German tour.
Labkovsky gave a psychological stand-up in Cologne, Germany, in November 2025.
Labkovsky returned to Israel in March 2025 with a new stand-up format, performing in Netanya (March 8) and Tel Aviv (March 10).
In September 2024, Labkovsky appeared on Laysan Utyasheva's YouTube show, discussing his childhood, ADHD and his time working in Israel.
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A creative evening with Russian psychologist and public figure Mikhail Labkovskiy exploring happiness and personal development. An intimate gathering in Hamburg.
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Mikhail Labkovsky, bestselling psychologist and author, brings his signature frank talk on happiness and self-awareness to Hamburg.
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A creative evening with Ukrainian psychologist and author Mikhail Labkovskiy exploring relationships without suffering at Berlin's BABYLON cinema.
Psychologist and bestselling author Mikhail Labkovsky brings his psychological stand-up show to Munich's Kulturzentrum Trudering.
A creative evening with Mikhail Labkovskiy exploring themes of love and human relationships. The event takes place at Haus Sindlingen Frankfurt.
Russian psychologist Mikhail Labkovskiy performs a psychological stand-up show at the Berlin club Babylon Mitte.
Mikhail Labkovsky, the popular Russian-speaking psychologist and author, brings his psychological stand-up show to Frankfurt.