Glukoza, known professionally as Natalia Ionova, addressed the Krasnoyarsk concert episode by explaining that her unusual onstage behavior stemmed from taking antidepressants and sleeping pills. She shared this on Instagram, noting that her account is hosted by a platform that has faced criticism in Russia.
Ionova said health problems arose from stress, including the loss of her grandmother Lydia, who raised her. Around the same time, tensions emerged between the singer and former producer Maxim Fadeev.
“I couldn’t sleep, I visited a doctor as panic attacks worsened. I was prescribed sleeping pills and antidepressants. It was the first time in my life I took such medications, and I didn’t know how they would affect me,” the artist recounted.
She expressed regret for disappointing the audience who attended the concert.
Earlier reports indicated that Glukoza, during a Krasnoyarsk show, demonstrated an altered state of consciousness, with organizers facing legal action for what was described as an improper fulfillment of contractual obligations.
Her performance on Metallurgists Day in Krasnoyarsk drew widespread attention online. Eyewitness accounts reported moments where the artist did not hit the notes and appeared unsettled during the performance.
A former narcologist assessed the appearance as showing signs of poisoning with psychoactive substances, a claim that circulated in media coverage following the event. These developments have sparked ongoing discussion about the pressures of touring, medical well-being, and the responsibilities of performers under public scrutiny. The conversation continues as observers seek clarity on what happened and how similar incidents might be prevented in the future. [Source attribution: Mash Telegram channel and local media reports]”