The performer Dmitry Koldun recently spoke on the program The Stars Align about a troubling moment from his childhood New Year celebrations that left a lasting impression on his psyche.
He described an unsettling memory involving two adults dressed as Father Frost and the Snow Maiden visiting his home while he was a child. Because this experience affected him deeply, he has chosen not to invite strangers to perform fairy-tale roles for his own children, prioritizing their sense of safety and predictability in holiday traditions.
In recounting his childhood, Koldun recalled growing up in a Khrushchev-era building. He had prepared a poem and stood waiting for the prepared performance to begin. Yet the moment was interrupted by the Snow Maiden appearing with a pot of cabbage soup and Father Frost entering in a somewhat informal way. He remembered a vivid scene where the magician fell backward while clutching his beard, an image that stayed with him as a memorable, if uncomfortable, childhood moment.
Beyond his personal memories, Dmitry Koldun is known for his rise to fame after winning the sixth season of Star Factory. He later represented Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007, a milestone in his musical career that brought international attention to his artistry.
During the December episode, it was noted that participants on the sixth season of Star Factory reportedly consumed alcohol despite a ban. According to Koldun, there were persistent instances where alcohol was brought to the set by various individuals, with the program’s doctors sometimes distributing bottles among the participants. This added a layer of chaotic energy to the production, shaping the atmosphere in which the contestants conducted themselves.
According to the singer, the project grew more lively on a daily basis due to the presence of alcohol, which influenced interactions and the overall mood on the show. This paints a picture of a high-pressure entertainment environment where limits could blur and the lines between professional behavior and personal response became less clear as time went on.
Earlier recollections include an instance when Kirill Bashkurinov, a prominent figure in the industry at the time, reportedly offered journalists vodka with his name on the bottle. Such anecdotes highlight the complex culture surrounding celebrity events, press interactions, and the dynamics of fame in those years, as remembered by Koldun and others involved in the scene, and reported in retrospective discussions about the show.