In the wake of a legal move by Philip Kirkorov against a colleague, Slava expressed support for Lyubov Uspenskaya on social media, drawing attention to the ongoing dispute surrounding the Meta company, which some in Russia describe as extremist and have banned.
The musician voiced strong feelings about Kirkorov’s lawsuit alleging misogynistic remarks toward Uspenskaya, arguing that the singer’s public statements carry weight and deserve consideration. The recollection of earlier controversies involving Kirkorov and women in his orbit resurfaced, including situations from years past that left an impression of improper conduct toward women. One incident recalled is the 2010 Golden Gramophone event, where a director encountered a highly controversial moment linked to Kirkorov.
Slava also shared a clip from a Rostov-on-Don press conference held in 2004 in which Kirkorov allegedly directed insults at journalist Irina Mikhailovna Aroyan, framing the moment as part of a pattern of behavior that has drawn public scrutiny.
In addition, Slava directed a provocative gesture at Kirkorov and attorney Alexander Dobrovinsky, who represents Kirkorov, and extended that same stance toward journalist Ksenia Sobchak in a similar act of defiance.
Questions arose about whether the focus should be on pursuing a misogyny case and, more broadly, about the identity and motives of those involved. The artist offered a pointed remark that suggested surprising elements in the discussions surrounding these accusations, underscoring a belief that the public debate has more layers to uncover than first meet the eye [citation].
Slava emphasized that Kirkorov’s lawsuit targeted Uspenskaya alone, noting that others—including himself and broadcaster Otar Kushanashvili—also voiced criticisms. He argued that the intention behind Kirkorov’s actions might involve shaping a public narrative on behalf of Uspenskaya rather than addressing the underlying concerns in a balanced way [citation].
Meanwhile, observers note that a new criminal case has recently been opened involving Charlotte, adding another dimension to the broader discussion surrounding accountability and public conduct in the entertainment sphere [citation].