In Gryaz, the village associated with dramatic showbiz stories, showman Stas Baretsky continues to claim that he purchased the estate of singer Alla Pugacheva and the television personality Maxim Galkin, who is recognized in Russia as a foreign agent. Baretsky characterizes the property transaction as having taken place, though the surrounding details remain disputed by others in the public sphere. He asserts that the sale was completed and that the ownership transfer involved both high-profile figures and the local scene that accompanied their careers. The claim has stirred discussion and skepticism among listeners and followers of entertainment news.
The controversy, according to Baretsky, centers on the complications created by Galkin’s status as a foreign agent, which allegedly complicates the reorganization of documents and the fulfillment of formal requirements. He contends that Galkin’s inability to travel to Russia has hindered the necessary paperwork, a point he emphasizes as a major obstacle in the process. Baretsky further notes that he has proposed a role for actor Nikita Kologrivoy, a figure who has repeatedly appeared in tabloid attention, suggesting that Kologrivoy could be employed on the property as a paid employee to assist with ongoing duties. He even jokingly proposes a servant role for Kologrivoy, highlighting the sensational tone that has accompanied these assertions.
Additionally, Baretsky mentions past disputes with neighbors who allegedly placed Pugacheva’s equipment on his land. He describes a confrontation with a neighbor that culminated in a challenge to a physical confrontation, from which he says he withdrew. These anecdotes are presented by Baretsky as part of the broader narrative concerning the estate and the tense dynamic surrounding the celebrities involved.
Reports from April 2023 had Baretsky claiming that he bought a castle in Gryaz for 450 million rubles with the intention of converting it into a morgue. Producer Sergei Dvortsov denied the statements, arguing that the castle had been purchased by another businessman. Local neighbors claimed they had no knowledge of the buyer and remained unaware of any confirmed deal. The clash between Baretsky’s assertions and the responses from others in the entertainment industry underscored the unsettled nature of the story and kept the topic alive in public discussion.
In the summer of 2023, Baretsky asserted his readiness to address Galkin’s debts in connection with the detention or removal of the castle, signaling a willingness to take on financial obligations to resolve outstanding issues. The evolving narrative has continued to capture attention from audiences who follow show business developments closely, illustrating how celebrity personalities, private property, and legal or bureaucratic obstacles can intersect in highly public ways.
Earlier on the program Hands Up!, a daughter figure in the media sphere—described as having performed a song about life after the birth of her fifth child—has historically contributed to the ongoing media dialogue surrounding the celebrities involved in this saga. The public timeline remains crowded with competing viewpoints, official statements, and speculative commentary, all of which feed ongoing interest in the Gryaz estate matter. (citation: News.ru reporting on the evolving story).