Comedian Maxim Galkin, known in Russia as a foreign agent, shared a photo on Instagram with his wife, singer Alla Pugacheva, from Sigulda, Latvia. He added a caption describing the sunny Sunday, though he did not specify when the photo was taken.
A spokesperson for the singer, Elena Chuprakova, told the publication To climb that she could not confirm the singer’s departure but asked the public to trust Galkin. A source connected to TASS also noted that the artist’s close circle confirmed he had left Moscow.
On November 2, media reported that Pugacheva had returned to Russia. Telegram channel plinth claimed she crossed the border into the country in the Pskov region, hiding her face with a handkerchief. Eyewitnesses described her travel by train from Pskov in a VIP-class compartment reportedly costing around 30,000 rubles. Chuprakova later supported the account, though she did not reveal how long Pugacheva intended to stay in Russia.
Pugacheva and Galkin had left Russia in spring 2022, relocating with their children, 10-year-old twins Harry and Elizabeth, to Israel. Since then, the artist has visited Russia twice, in August 2022 and again in May of this year. Galkin’s schedule followed the Hamas-led escalation in the Middle East, with the performer announcing a concert tour after a military flare-up.
Reports from kp.ru claimed the couple was planning to spend a year in Cyprus, tied to Pugacheva’s circle. Years earlier, the couple reportedly bought a penthouse in Limassol, valued at €10 million. Sources from the portal described it as part of a broader plan for the family’s property and residency status.
What did Pugacheva do in Russia?
After returning to her homeland, the singer reportedly reached her castle in Gryazi, near Moscow, according to footage shown by Shot, which captured a car entering the area. Later, she reportedly left the castle and traveled toward St. Petersburg. On November 3, a Rolls-Royce tied to Pugacheva was observed in Tver as part of the rumors surrounding her movements.
A production contact in St. Petersburg, linked to the Shostakovich Yuri Temirkanov name, suggested there could be attendance at a farewell event with a conductor, but the farewell occurred on November 5 at the Grand Philharmonic Hall, a few hours before Galkin posted a Latvia-related image. Journalists noted that Pugacheva had visited the Salam music studio in Tver, where she previously collaborated with the team. Reporters speculated she might be recording a new song, though there was no independent confirmation. The studio remains closed to visitors, and one of its founders declined to comment on her visit.
Citing a source close to the singer, Shot suggested the visit might relate to preparing an updated will and addressing notary matters, as well as securing documents for the children tied to moving into the Limassol apartment in Cyprus. Additionally, Shot indicated it could be part of efforts to help Galkin have his foreign agent status revoked. Mash Telegram channel added that the return could also involve meeting a potential buyer for the Gryazi house and addressing other property concerns, noting a substantial fall in the price of a nearby dacha due to urgency in sale negotiations.
mk.ru reported that the singer intends to return to Russia again in the future, asserting that Pugacheva remains a Russian citizen who will always visit her homeland, regardless of rumors or criticism.
There are no complaints about Pugacheva
Back in Russia, members of the public group People’s Call urged authorities to hold Pugacheva accountable for alleged public insults online, where Russians were described as servants or slaves. They also asked for clarification on her financing of Ukrainian armed forces. Official commentary from the Kremlin followed, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov describing the return and departure of Russians as an ongoing process and emphasizing the freedom of movement for law-abiding citizens.
In a separate session, the deputy head of a church relations department urged Pugacheva and other returnees to apologize for past statements that were perceived as insulting. A top cultural official later stated that there were no legal charges against Pugacheva, noting she had acted cautiously and had not targeted Russia with hostile statements.
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