Comedian and television host Maxim Galkin, who is widely cited in the Russian Federation as a foreign agent, recently shared scenes from a penthouse in Cyprus via video. The footage appeared on his Instagram page, a platform whose ownership and terms have been controversial in Russia, and features him detailing upcoming tour plans. In the clip, the entertainer outlined a schedule for February performances in Europe, specifically naming Estonia and Sweden and providing the corresponding dates as part of a broader tour itinerary.
The video begins with a shot of a living room that showcases light-toned walls, subdued gray furnishings, and minimalist white vases, offering a calm, almost staged interior. After this indoor sequence, Galkin moves to a terrace that frames a sweeping view of the sea, creating a contrast between intimate living spaces and a distant horizon. A companion account from kp.ru notes that in 2017, Galkin and Alla Pugacheva purchased this Cypriot residence, described as one of the city’s most prestigious towers, for around 10 million euros, underscoring the property’s prominence in the celebrity real estate landscape.
Galkin and his wife left Russia in October 2022, relocating first to Israel. In the months that followed, he was placed on a registry of foreign agents, a status cited by authorities as arising from political activity funded from foreign sources, including contributions linked to Ukraine. This background provides context for public interest in his movements and statements, especially when tied to high-profile performances and international appearances that the couple pursued in the ensuing years.
Recent reports have circulated about the couple’s possible relocation from Israel, with indications that Pugacheva and Galkin may have shifted their base again, this time toward Cyprus in the case of Galkin. For much of this period, information about Alla Pugacheva’s exact whereabouts remained unclear, fueling speculation among fans and industry observers alike. The concert director involved in arranging the couple’s events did not publicly corroborate these rumors, which added another layer of uncertainty to the public narrative surrounding their travel and residency choices.
Earlier communications suggested that Pugacheva had stayed behind in or returned to Russia intermittently, including a report noting she was alone on a particular evening in early November before being possibly joined by family members or associates at a later point. The evolving story reflects the broader discussion around celebrity residency, political status, and the implications of international mobility for public figures who navigate both show business and political scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions.