Lawyer Lyubov Uspenskaya spoke with Elena Senina about the recent developments in the case, noting that a preliminary hearing in the singer’s lawsuit against her colleague Philip Kirkorov proceeded with favorable steps for the plaintiff. The conversation revealed that the session yielded tangible progress toward clarifying the claims and expanding the evidentiary record. In practical terms, the legal team successfully pressed for additional documents to be admitted, asked pertinent questions for witnesses, and pressed for more precise explanations of the allegations. The lawyer emphasized that the day’s proceedings achieved every objective she set out at the outset, marking a productive start to the process and signaling a clear trajectory for the next steps in litigation.
Elena Senina added that the court scheduled a follow-up date, moving the hearing to September 23. She described the strategic aim as protecting the plaintiff’s honor and ensuring that statements made by Kirkorov, who allegedly called his colleague a beggar, are publicly retracted. The focus, according to the attorneys, is not solely on the immediate clarifications but on securing a formal denial through Kirkorov on all applicable channels. This denial would accompany a demand for compensation for moral damages as part of the ongoing dispute.
Senina also clarified that while the moral-damage clause is a significant element, it may not be the central issue in the immediate schedule. The plaintiff is seeking a monetary award of 10 million rubles, a figure she says is supported by comparable legal actions and public responses that have occurred in similar cases involving Kirkorov. The goal is to obtain a credible acknowledgment of responsibility and to redress the harms claimed by the plaintiff, consistent with the standards of accountability in similar matters within the jurisdiction.
The case, which has drawn considerable public attention, follows a history of disputes between the two music icons. In related remarks, another public figure, Masha Rasputina, recalled a prior controversy when Kirkorov’s public comments affected a song she released earlier. This context helps explain the broader pattern of behavior being scrutinized in court and underscores why the plaintiff seeks to ensure that the record reflects a formal retraction and appropriate compensation where warranted. The legal team remains focused on advancing the case through procedural steps, preserving the integrity of the claims, and seeking a resolution that acknowledges the asserted harms while ensuring due process for all parties involved.