In a powerful and candid 1 hour 46 minute interview with Mrs. Marple, esports producer and veteran Russian content creator, Vladimir "No[o]ne" Minenko bared his soul about the darkest chapter of his Dota 2 career. The conversation, hosted on Mrs. Marple's YouTube channel (@mrsmarple), offered a rare and deeply personal insight into the fall of Virtus.pro’s golden era, the emotional toll of professional burnout, and his fractured relationship with longtime teammate and captain Alexey "Solo" Berezin.

The Golden Age of Virtus.pro

From 2016 to 2019, Virtus.pro stood as the undisputed titan of Eastern European Dota, headlined by the iconic trio of Solo, No[o]ne, and Roman "RAMZES666" Kushnarev. The team dominated the Dota 2 scene, collecting Major titles and shaping the meta with their aggressive style. For four years, they were the team to beat — a modern dynasty.

But like many dynasties, their story didn’t end on a high note.

Ramzes Leaves — And the Spiral Begins

No[o]ne recounts the beginning of the end: Ramzes’ departure for Evil Geniuses after The International 2019. That move left No[o]ne questioning his own future. He thought about leaving VP, searching for a new team, a fresh start. But he stayed — for another year and a half. That decision, he admits, led to a period of deep apathy and depression.

“I should’ve left earlier,” he says. Instead, he spiraled.

The infamous Just Error roster (a failed experiment with former VP members), and a chaotic stint with Na'Vi — which included being kicked four hours after joining, then re-invited weeks later — only deepened his disillusionment with the scene. He calls this phase “irrelevant,” marked by instability and broken promises.

The Conflict With Solo

The most explosive part of the interview centers around No[o]ne’s deteriorating relationship with Solo. Once his captain, mentor, and close friend, Solo had become, in No[o]ne’s words, "impossible to play with."

“His Dota knowledge stopped evolving back in 2019,” No[o]ne says bluntly. He describes Solo as self-centered and often aggressive, citing comments like, “Just shut the fuck up and do as you're told.” Arguments during Just Error scrims would last hours — particularly between Solo and Ramzes — draining the entire team.

At one point, No[o]ne gave the team an ultimatum: “Him or me.” They chose neither. Just Error disbanded. A promising contract with Team Vitality vanished. Many teammates blamed No[o]ne for the fallout.

A False Reconciliation

Months later, Solo reached out. He apologized, claimed he’d changed, and proposed building a new team together — as equals this time. No[o]ne agreed, hopeful they could recapture old magic.

But within days of signing the contract, No[o]ne overheard Solo say: “This fuckface needs to shut the fuck up and realise he needs to listen to me.” The pattern had returned.

The arguments resumed. The environment became toxic once again. One example No[o]ne shared involved trying to help a teammate make a macro decision mid-game, only to be met with Solo barking, “Stay the fuck out of other lanes.”

The Breaking Point — TI 2022

The relationship reached its irreparable breaking point during The International 2022 qualifiers. By then, Solo had faded into the background, no longer drafting or leading. When he did speak, it was often disruptive.

No[o]ne claims Solo’s poor leadership cost them the qualifier. When Na'Vi reached the Last Chance Qualifier, No[o]ne openly stated Solo should not be part of the squad, calling him “useless as captain.” But the roster was already locked. They played together, barely speaking beyond essential in-game calls.

It was the last time they shared a stage. They haven’t spoken since.

Legacy, Lessons, and Letting Go

Despite the bitterness, No[o]ne speaks with surprising reflection. He calls Solo “a true role model” and credits him for shaping him during his early years. “Solo in-game and IRL are two completely different people,” he notes — a sentiment laced with both respect and regret.

But No[o]ne makes it clear: he’s glad Solo is out of his life.

This interview wasn’t just an exposé of past drama — it was a therapeutic release for one of CIS Dota’s brightest stars. After years of silence, No[o]ne finally told his side of the story — raw, unfiltered, and long overdue.

You can watch the full interview on Mrs. Marple’s YouTube channel: @mrsmarple
This is one for the history books — a rare moment of vulnerability in an industry where such honesty is rare.