The director responsible for the singer Stas Kostyushkin publicly commended the bailiff who placed Monetochka, whose real name is Elizaveta Gyrdymova, on the wanted list. The court had ordered Monetochka to pay a fine of 500,000 rubles in connection with a plagiarism case involving the song “Woman, I Don’t Dance.” Kostyushkin’s team, through the artist’s press representative Sergei Komisarov, framed the bailiff’s actions as a strong enforcement step, describing it as a commendable effort in ensuring accountability.
“Legal representatives handle the legal consequences, and the payment did not occur. The bailiffs have acted effectively, and their work should be recognized,” stated the artist’s representative. He added that there had been no direct discussion with Kostyushkin about this matter, and that the focus remains on continuing professional activities without distractions.
Stas Kostyushkin, formerly the lead singer of the group Tea for Two, initiated the lawsuit alleging that Monetochka plagiarized the composition “Woman, I Don’t Dance.” In April, a court found the defendant liable and ordered compensation of half a million rubles. Reports from Mash Telegram suggested that Monetochka had not fulfilled the payment obligation by the deadline. Enforcement officers reportedly monitor the singer’s accounts and could seize assets, including Monetochka’s Moscow apartment, if necessary to satisfy the ruling. Earlier, Viktor Isaev, Monetochka’s husband, claimed he did not realize that his wife had been listed as a wanted person, a detail that has since become part of the ongoing public discussion surrounding the case.