The granddaughter of famous singer Lyudmila Gurchenko, Elena Koroleva, spoke during a broadcast with PROZvezd I about a moment in her family’s circle that involved Prokhor Chaliapin. She recalled a time when he and the singer tried to woo each other, a flirtation that ultimately did not lead to romance. Elena explained that the two chose to shift their bond into friendship because their interests diverged and their lives were heading in different directions.
There were attempts at courtship, she said, but those attempts were few and far between. The two discussed the situation openly and agreed that friendship would suit them best. Elena described this decision as a practical and honest choice that preserved respect and warmth between them.
In the same conversation, she commented on Chaliapin’s choice to pursue a relationship with model Olga Sun, calling it the right move. She described Olga Sun as a kind and decent person, referring to the singer’s partner as someone who offers quiet, steady support. Elena added that the musician has been providing her with moral encouragement during a time when she was dealing with the end of a relationship with her former lover, a retired lieutenant colonel named Alexander.
Elena emphasized that Alexander has been supportive in a moral sense, and she acknowledged that it would have been much harder to navigate the emotional landscape without his presence. She closed by noting how the dynamics within her circle have shifted, yet the people involved have remained attentive to one another’s well-being.
Earlier in the discussion, Elena Koroleva had hinted that her own relationship had faced a serious challenge when her partner learned of her pregnancy, an event that brought intense emotions and difficult decisions. The remarks she shared shed light on the personal trials that accompany public lives and the enduring importance of candid conversation in families connected to iconic performers.