Boris Chigirev, the concert director for the singer Valery Leontyev, indicated that the artist has no plans to perform in Russia, even to mark a milestone like a 75th birthday. The statement was reported by HABER.ru and reflected a firm stance about future gigs inside the country.
Chigirev stressed that there will be no Leontyev concert tied to a holiday or celebration. He noted that Leontyev would not celebrate publicly in this way, underscoring the personal choice behind the decision.
In November 2023, the director suggested there was a possibility Leontyev would resume his career in 2024, but he clarified that Leontyev did not anticipate any concerts in that period. The door to performances at corporate events remained slightly ajar, as long as a compelling offer appeared, the performer would consider it.
Traces of 2024 show Leontyev performing at a private event in Dubai, marking his return to the stage since 2020. Reports from Kp.ru noted a fee of roughly 10 million rubles for the Dubai appearance, with the artist on stage for under an hour. This private engagement marked a notable moment in his touring history and financial terms for exclusive appearances.
The day before, Chigirev shared that Leontyev currently resides in Moscow, while his wife, Lyudmila Isakovich, lives in Miami. Rumors have circulated about a two-storey villa in that city valued around five million dollars, contributing to ongoing speculation about the singer’s residence and lifestyle shifts while maintaining critical privacy around personal affairs.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, Ukraine issued in absentia accusations involving notable Russian figures, including Vladimir Mashkov. The charges added another layer to the broader political and cultural discourse surrounding public figures and their international engagements during this period.