The Confession That Shaped a Pop Icon’s Path
Pop singer Philip Kirkorov recently opened his memories in an interview, reflecting on past artistic choices and the thorny path they carved for him. The conversation touches on early collaboration with figure skater Tatyana Navka, who once invited him to portray the devil in a New Year’s stage production called “Evenings on the Farm.” He declined the role, and his reasoning hinged on a personal misgiving about the character he had already faced on screen and stage.
He recalled a troubling chapter from his career. The singer remembered the fateful decision to accept the devil in the old musical film “Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka.” That portrayal, he said, marked the beginning of a difficult period in his life. He described a sense of misfortune that followed the role, a streak that he believed altered the course of his personal experience. He described his turn toward churchgoing during a time when the storm of public controversy was strongest, explaining that a priest warned him away from the devil’s image as it clashed with his faith.
Since then, Kirkorov has chosen not to reprise the image of evil spirits in his performances. In Navka’s program, the character was voiced by Grigory Leps, while Kirkorov contributed his voice to Count Potemkin. The switch in roles underscored a shift in how he approached certain archetypes in the modern stage and screen world.
Back in 2001, audiences saw Kirkorov take on a part in a film adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s work “The Night Before Christmas.” The same year also marked a turning point in his marriage to Alla Pugacheva, a relationship that eventually led to a formal divorce in 2005 after years of public interest and speculation.
In recent days, attention has swiveled toward a different kind of public moment. Kirkorov reportedly spoke with Dmitry Peskov, who serves as the president’s press secretary, at the premiere of Navka’s latest ice show. In that informal exchange, he offered an explanation for attending a party hosted by influencer Nastya Ivleeva, stating that his presence was tied to a prior promise he felt compelled to honor.
Earlier chatter had noted another milestone in the Russian entertainment scene. Comedian Maxim Galkin, who is known in Russia for his relationship with Alla Pugacheva, celebrated a nickel wedding anniversary with the iconic singer, a fact that drew additional attention to the intertwining histories of these self-made public figures.
Throughout these intertwined narratives, Kirkorov’s public persona remains shaped by a blend of artistic risk, personal conviction, and a long career in which brief scandals sometimes collide with enduring popularity. The stories around his roles, the choices he makes, and the conversations he shares with fellow artists paint a portrait of a performer who navigates fame with a candid, if sometimes controversial, voice. This moment of reflection invites audiences to consider how the labels that follow a performer can influence both career decisions and personal belief systems—and how, in the end, art and faith intersect in the lives of celebrities who carry immense public responsibility. (Source: kp.ru)