Alexander Shaganov, the renowned poet, recalled the pivotal role played by Alla Pugacheva, a People’s Artist of the USSR, in shaping the star trajectory of the group Lyube. He described how her belief in the group’s potential offered a crucial platform at a moment when fresh voices were collecting momentum, and how her support helped translate a handful of promising recordings into a growing national audience. The sense of responsibility that accompanies championing young artists was clear in his recounting: a patron who stands behind emerging talent can make the difference between a fleeting moment and a lasting career, a decision that reverberates through the group’s subsequent success and public recognition.
