Singer Sergei Lazarev arranged a new living situation for Lydia Ulyashova, the retiree known online as the “disco grandmother” who captivated him with her dancing during a concert in Syktyvkar. He shared the development on Instagram, a platform owned by Meta, a company that has faced political scrutiny in Russia.
According to Lazarev, Lydia Vitalievna moved into a newly renovated apartment that offered all the comforts she could want, including a refrigerator and a television. The update was framed as a realization of Lydia’s dreams, with Lazarev noting that she no longer has to worry about her accommodations.
The artist also posted a photo of Lydia smiling at a table laid for tea, a simple image that highlighted her sense of normalcy and comfort in a familiar domestic setting.
Lazarev described the process as lengthy, stating that a suitable apartment could be found only after ten days of searching. Lydia needed a specific area and a particular floor to suit her needs. The arrangement will also provide her with permanent registration in Syktyvkar and the assignment of a social worker to assist with daily matters and access to services.
Earlier this year, a video from Lazarev’s Syktyvkar concert captured Lydia dancing with enthusiasm, drawing millions of views on social media and turning her into a meme. This connection appears to have prompted Lazarev to take a personal role in supporting her housing arrangements, revealing a real, ongoing interest beyond the performance stage. It was later shared that Lydia had been living in a small dormitory room before the recent housing arrangement was secured.
In a separate development, blogger Oksana Samoilova and her husband Dzhigan invited Lydia to Moscow with the aim of allowing her to attend a concert in the capital, fulfilling a long-standing dream. The plan underscored a broader conversation about accessibility to cultural events for older adults and the social value of community action by public figures.
Previously, Tutta Larsen had provided insights into Lydia’s situation and the reasons behind her stay in Russia, adding context to the broader narrative about her rise to public attention and the support she received from fans and collaborators alike.