Singer Prokhor Chaliapin came to the defense of dancer Anastasia Volochkova and actor Nikita Dzhigurda after an obscene dance video surfaced online and drew sharp criticism. He shared his thoughts on Instagram, noting that the platform owner Meta is banned in Russia and has been labeled extremist by certain circles there.
Chaliapin contrasted the party at Volochkova’s home with the notorious incident at the Moscow club Mutabor, where blogger Anastasia Ivleeva hosted a controversial naked party. He suggested that the private gathering at Volochkova’s residence cannot be equated with that publicized event and should be seen in a different light.
He described the situation as an invasion of privacy that infringes on the rights of a public figure, while stressing that Russian citizens deserve the same protection and respect as anyone else. In his view, Volochkova, regardless of her fame, is a vulnerable individual who may need support and kindness from the audience and industry alike.
On January 14, a video appeared online showing Volochkova dancing with Dzhigurda to a song by Uspenskaya. During the routine, Volochkova knelt, the choreography involved the removal of another dancer’s trousers, a close-to-the-body touch, and a moment of physical contact that sparked wide discussion about boundaries and consent.
Subsequently, it emerged that Volochkova planned to file a police statement regarding the person who leaked the video. Volochkova’s attorney, Roman Popov, told Shot that the video had been prepared and released by someone acquainted with the ballerina as a form of retaliation against her.
Earlier, Pavel Volya had criticized making jokes about a sleeping girl, highlighting ongoing tensions around privacy, humor, and respect in the industry. The episode has prompted a broader conversation about accountability, safeguarding personal boundaries, and how public figures cope with invasions of privacy in the digital age. Citation: Observer profile and industry commentary discuss the wider implications for celebrity privacy and ethical responsibility.