Lesya Yaroslavskaya and the Tutsi: Real Estate Talks in Turkey
Lesya Yaroslavskaya, the frontwoman of the group Tutsi, discussed in a recent interview the notion of buying an apartment in Turkey. She explained that several friends had already secured properties there, turning the Turkish coast into a tempting vision of a second home for someone who travels a lot. After weighing the possibilities, she decided this step wasn’t right for her. She kept her investments closer to her primary base and focused on the local market she knows well. In daily life, she values the pace and familiarity of home, especially when tours and projects pull her in many directions.
With market headwinds rising and a cooling real estate cycle in Turkey, the ease of selling those vacation homes proved elusive for many owners. The experience gave Yaroslavskaya a fresh perspective on her earlier choice. She began to see the Russia-based market as a sanctuary of sorts, where property values and rental demand tended to hold steadier amid political shifts and currency swings. The realization reinforced her preference for investments closer to home, where she can better manage risk and maintain a sense of continuity for her career and personal life.
Natasha Rostova, another member of the group, admitted she had considered overseas real estate as well. She recalls envisioning a portfolio that spanned borders, but now feels relief that nothing came from the plan. Staying close to familiar markets and communities offers a sense of security, and the support networks around home base make it easier to weather changes in the industry and in the world beyond music.
By 2022 the four members of the group, Lesya Yaroslavskaya, Irina Ortman, Masha Weber, and Natasha Rostova, found their way back to each other. Ortman described how the months apart had sharpened their sense of camaraderie and rekindled the spark that had driven their early hits. The reunion carried a fresh energy, as memories of a song beloved by their audience came back to life and spurred a new wave of rehearsals and ideas. The moment gained momentum when producer Viktor Drobysh stepped in and encouraged them to take the stage together again. His invitation opened a doorway to renewed public appearances and a string of live performances that reconnected them with fans they had missed. The audiences included fans in North America who had followed their earlier work and were eager to see them perform again.
Before her Tutsi chapters, she had been the lead singer of Tootsie, and the Star Factory tour brought its own pressures. The lead singer recalls a rapid weight loss during that period, a vivid reminder of how demanding tour life can be. That memory sits alongside the more reflective period of the Tutsi comeback, a time when the group could focus on artistry and connection with listeners rather than the grind of nonstop touring. The experience underlines how physical well-being and artistry must travel together, especially when renewed opportunities to perform return after a long pause.