Ivan Urgant, a well-known TV presenter, shared a black-and-white poster on Instagram for the film In a Dream You Cried Bitterly, directed by Nikolai Solodnikov, a journalist whose Meta company is controversial in Russia and has faced bans. The post drew substantial attention, gathering more than 88,000 likes as fans reacted to the image. In the photograph, Urgant is seen riding a bicycle with a child, a moment that adds a touch of everyday life to the project’s promotional material. He accompanied the post with a cinema camera emoji, but did not disclose details about his involvement in the film. The project, announced for a 2024 release, has not yet published a precise premiere date.
This marks Urgant’s return to television after the cessation of the Evening Urgant program in February 2022. The most recent film he appeared in was the New Year’s comedy Yolki-8, which kept audiences entertained during the holiday season.
In October 2023, Urgant’s father, Andrey, stated that the Evening Emergency program was removed from the broadcast schedule out of precaution, insisting that his son did not leave Russia. He condemned those who opposed the program as troublemakers, liars, and hostile figures, underscoring the tense media environment surrounding Urgant and his team.
Industry chatter continued into March 2024, with Mikhail Shirvindt commenting that Ivan Urgant remains based in Russia and works as a producer. Where shooting slowed, tensions and mood fluctuations were evident, illustrating how shifts in project pacing can impact a performer’s public demeanor and perceived career momentum.
Earlier reports also noted a separate musical appearance by singer Klavdiya Orbakaite, who announced a concert at a venue described as an American bar, signaling ongoing activity in the broader Russian entertainment network that frequently blends television, film, and live performance. These developments reflect how prominent figures navigate public interest, media scrutiny, and evolving career directions while staying connected to fans across North America and beyond. (Source attribution: contemporary Russian entertainment coverage)