Controversy Surrounding Nikas Safronov and Family Claims
In a recent interview for the Passion portal, the artist Nikas Safronov denied the claim that he is Vakaris’s seventh illegitimate son. He characterized Vakaris as a scammer who tried to seize his money and weave a misleading kinship tale to gain access to his fame and finances. Safronov insisted there is no real bond between them and viewed the rumor as a calculated ploy designed to generate headlines and drive attendance at paid appearances.
Safronov described a pattern he has observed in similar cases. He said a staged arrangement or test between himself and a man with no blood connection was orchestrated to sow doubt about family ties and pressure him into paying for speeches or public events. He noted that this approach appeared six months earlier and has resurfaced in other episodes, presenting itself as a credible family link that monetizes media interest.
He found it surprising that the person acting as his son in this latest scenario was said to be a citizen of a hostile country. The detail added a cross-border dimension to the controversy and underscored how easily fraudsters can exploit ties between fans, media outlets, and high-profile figures.
In February, the artist’s son Landin spoke about plans to spend part of his time in Russia, his father?s homeland. He said he would visit Russia for two weeks each month while continuing to live in Austria because of his own life and friends there. Landin also conveyed that his father loves his homeland and he aims to pursue studies there, including enrollment in a Russian university.
Landin emphasized that a complete move to Russia is not feasible at the moment, but the arrangement would enable him to foster a connection with the country while maintaining his social circle in Austria. The intention to study in Russia reflects a broader effort to bridge two cultures and explore opportunities in the nation where his father grew up.
Earlier, Safronov described an episode that brought him to Rome near the Vatican. He framed the experience as meaningful within the arc of his career and personal history, noting that such moments are often woven into his public narrative and the larger conversation about celebrity life and family.
Taken together, these episodes illustrate the evolving mix of family rumors, impostor schemes, and cross-border ties that currently color Safronov’s public profile. He remains focused on safeguarding his name, while his family navigates plans tied to education, homeland connections, and the realities of life in multiple countries.