Andrei Shatalin, a noted musician from Saint Petersburg, has been reported missing. A search effort is underway, coordinated by teams including the “Search Team” and local volunteers under the banner of LisaAlert and authorities in Peterhof area. The case has drawn attention from fans and the musical community who hope for his safe return.
Shatalin, 63, was last seen leaving his residence on August 22 and has not been seen since. He was dressed in a black leather jacket, a navy blue T-shirt, a dark green hat, black pants, and boots. An umbrella of a dark color was observed nearby at the time of his disappearance. The description has been circulated widely to aid witnesses and the public in recognizing him should he be spotted in the area.
Shatalin began his musical journey in 1981 when he established the group Democrites Well. He contributed guitar and keyboard talents to the ensemble, helping shape its distinctive sound. In 1983, he formed the Alisa team with Svyatoslav Zaderiy, continuing to showcase his guitar prowess. Zaderiy described Shatalin as a calm and charming man, a sentiment echoed by many who knew him on and off stage.
Following a concert tour supporting the album Now is later than you think in December 2003, Shatalin voluntarily departed from the Alisa group. His departure marked a turning point, after which he explored new directions in his career and music style.
After his exit from Alisa, Shatalin ventured into electronic music. In 2007, he released a solo album titled 8 Melodies for Electric Piano, a collection that highlighted his evolving sensibility and technical skill. Several tracks from this disc were later used in the soundtrack of the film Beautiful Tomorrow, demonstrating how his experiments with sound bridged live performance and cinematic scoring.
In other unrelated updates, legal actions involving a different party were noted, with lawyers objecting to the confiscation of property in a separate, ongoing case. This mention reflects the broader legal landscape surrounding artists and media figures in the region and underscores how personal and professional matters can intersect in public discourse.