Elena Kondulainen, a revered Russian artist, has not been answering calls herself and reportedly does not pick up when others call her. Yet she has not vanished from the public eye, and close colleagues weigh in on the situation from Moscow. Deputy artistic director of the Luna Theater, Igor Krasnopolsky, commented on the reports about Kondulainen’s disappearance, noting that the theater maintains one‑way communication with the artist and continues to issue her salary. Krasnopolsky stressed that Kondulainen is not missing, but the lingering effects of a previous stroke may influence her visibility and public appearances. He added that the desire to go out in public might be diminished because of those health consequences, rather than a deliberate withdrawal from life or work.
On October 6, Ekspres Newspaper published a report claiming Kondulainen had disappeared without a trace. Evgeniy Gerasimov, the artistic director of the Moon Theater where Kondulainen once performed, stated that he had no information about the artist’s current whereabouts. Similarly, stylist Igor Kalmykov, who had worked with her for many years, said he could not establish contact. The absence of a clear update from multiple associates intensified public curiosity about Kondulainen’s condition and location.
The year 2020 marked Kondulainen’s hospitalization after a restaurant visit raised concerns about a potential stroke. Medical notes described difficulties in speech and reduced arm movement. Following treatment and a period of recovery, sources close to Kondulainen indicated that she had regained her abilities and was able to return home, though the trajectory of her health remained a matter of careful reporting and concern for friends and fans alike.
In related reminiscences, former collaborators recalled moments from Kondulainen’s career, including anecdotes involving offers presented to her for various projects. One such recollection involved Tatyana Antsiferova recounting an instance where a proposal was made to undertake a title project with financial compensation. These memories illustrate the complex network of opportunities, health challenges, and public attention that have intersected Kondulainen’s professional life over the years.