Valery Yurin, once the lead performer in the Na-Na group, described a financial pattern where even prime years and huge concert crowds did not translate into substantial personal earnings. The remarks were reported by kp.ru and echoed by other sources sharing similar accounts.
He explained how specialized intermediaries arrived in each city to collect the earnings, opened safes, and transmitted the money to Moscow through Alibasov. The artist said he was told that his share was kept in a secure location, with the producer overseeing the process from start to finish.
According to Yurin, Bari depended on a daily allowance provided by Alibasov and relied on the hope that the remainder would remain safeguarded by the producer. The singer suggested that a deliberate, calculated system, described as a “conveyor of tricks”, was in operation and functioning. He recalled witnessing the mechanism firsthand when money disappeared from his sight.
“Then I would visit his home and ask where my money was”, Yurin recalled. “He would point to his large apartment and the ongoing renovations, saying the money was there.” The statement reflected a recurring pattern Yurin perceived in the handling of earnings within the partnership.
In Yurin’s calculation, Alibasov allegedly owed him about 5 million rubles for six years of performances with Na-Na. The figure represented what he believed he earned during that period of activity with the group, according to his account.
Another former Na-Na member, Sokolov, described Alibasov as a firm but practical leader for the team. He noted that the producer’s guidance carried tangible value on more than one occasion in his career. The singer added that Alibasov was adept at reminding artists of the fading glow of stardom and the enduring importance of the audience.
Earlier reports from Tyumen described a stampede at a Zveri band concert, underscoring the tensions that can accompany performances in the region. The ongoing discussions around earnings and management illuminate the intricate dynamics between performers and their producer in the entertainment industry.
For readers following the history of Na-Na and its members, these conversations offer a window into the financial realities and industry pressures that shape a long career in show business. Attribution: kp.ru, with corroborating statements from cited sources.