Oleg Gazmanov Responds to Alla Pugacheva’s Anti-Russian Remarks
O People’s Artist of Russia Oleg Gazmanov commented on Alla Pugacheva’s remarks that were interpreted as anti-Russian. In an interview published on the YouTube channel Alena, dammit!, journalist Alena Zhigalova raised questions about the Primadonna singer and how her statements affect both the public and the nation.
Gazmanov said, “For me personally, Alla Borisovna has caused deep pain and disappointment with her stark expressions. How should someone treat their supporters and their country when talking in that manner? I don’t even want to discuss it; it’s uncomfortable.”
When asked about Pugacheva’s sustained popularity and her lasting impact on Russian culture, Gazmanov emphasized the singer’s continued influence on the country’s artistic landscape. He also expressed hope that many Russians might reconsider their views about her homeland and possibly rekindle a positive view of her role in Russian culture.
Background context shows that in September 2022 it was reported that Alla Pugacheva left with her children and did not secure a return ticket to Israel. Media sources noted that the family has been living in Caesarea, at the home of Dmitry Galkin’s brother, Dmitry, who is known in Russia for political advocacy. Reports suggested that the singer and her family plan to acquire real estate in the area, signaling a potential long-term stay abroad.
Former singer Olga Zarubina stated that she never counted herself as a close friend of Pugacheva, highlighting a history of distant or strained personal connections within the entertainment world.