Matchmaker and TV presenter Roza Syabitova addressed a sensitive moment with care, choosing a personal path over a public display of grief. She noted that she prefers to offer condolences directly to the deceased’s family whenever possible, rather than broadcasting sorrow to a wide audience. She finds public mourning on social media odd and, at times, inappropriate. Writing elegies or shedding tears on screen feels excessive to her. She believes there are traditions and decency boundaries that should guide such moments, and she warns that virtual tears can blur moral lines. Roza also made clear that she does not insist others adopt her stance; everyone should decide what feels right for them and respect different beliefs about right and wrong in these moments. Attribution: reports.
Formerly, fellow public figure Larisa Guzeeva weighed in on the trend of sending condolence messages through social channels. She described the practice as distasteful, calling out tears and the visible display of illness in condolences posted on platforms like Instagram, owned by Meta and banned in certain contexts in Russia. She labeled the behavior as rude and unsightly, suggesting that it does not honor the memory of the deceased. Guzeeva did not specify who her critique targeted, leaving room for interpretation. Fans pointed to a recent public video featuring Anita Tsoi, where emotional tears appeared in the wake of Valentin Yudashkin’s passing, as a possible reference. Attribution: reports.