Relatives and the team around the pop star Glyukoza (Glyuk’oZy, Natalia Chistyakova-Ionova) are exploring options to place her in a rehabilitation center. The move would align with the path taken by her stage partner MakSim, who is currently undergoing treatment, and conversations are underway about possible locations in Russia or abroad. The singer herself does not oppose the idea, according to sources cited by Puree.
A Telegram channel connected to the singer described the situation as being actively considered. The discussion is moving forward, with the parties proposing a treatment plan upon request. The initial week would be offered at a premium rate, aiming to help the artist recover, cleanse, and stabilize after recent health events.
Reportedly, the artist has remained able to perform at events, even recently, and two bodyguards are now assigned to her, closely following during appearances.
Scandalous concert and panic attack
On July 20, Glyukoza gave a performance in Krasnoyarsk during which her vocal range faltered and she appeared unsettled. Rumors circulated that intoxication or a psychoactive substance could be involved, though no confirmed details were publicly released at the time.
The artist later spoke about the episode, attributing the difficulties to medication she was taking. She explained that antidepressants and sleeping pills were part of a treatment for severe stress caused by a personal loss, specifically the passing of her grandmother Lydia who raised her. This marked a rare moment of openness about her health and the effects of the medications on her wellbeing.
She described troubled sleep and worsening panic attacks that led her to seek medical advice. She acknowledged taking medications she had not previously used, and she expressed regret for any distress caused to concertgoers.
In a candid reflection, she admitted that she was navigating a very challenging period, adding that she never intended to disappoint her audience and hoped to emerge stronger from the ordeal.
The former producer of Glyukoza, Maxim Fadeev, commented on the incident, noting that his legal team had begun actions to restrict the use of the stage name and to limit the rights to her songs. He explained that he had officially stepped away from the Glyukoza project, with Glyukoza continuing as a distinct entity created by him, and the previous collaboration now concluded.
Agreement and conflict with Fadeev
Chistyakova-Ionova has stated that Fadeev initiated what she describes as a broad campaign against her, intensified by the personal difficulties she faced. A journalist referenced past negotiations that reportedly granted public performance rights to more than 20 songs and the Glyuk’oZa trademark for a substantial sum. This background hints at the complexities of the contract landscape surrounding the act.
In 2008, changes to copyright law altered how rights related to television programs and other related works were controlled. The shift required new contractual language to reflect the current model of rights management, a factor that did not exist in earlier agreements and created friction for ongoing collaborations.
Glyukoza has asserted that from 2023 onward Fadeev leveraged the dispute to hinder television appearances, with channels reportedly reluctant to purchase her rights. A representative of the producer reportedly suggested a demand for 25 percent of the artist’s income, which was met with surprise and questions about the necessity of such a request tied to concerns over television rights rather than immediate project needs.
She reflected on the situation, noting the surprise at the sudden demand and recalling a loan of rights years earlier. She described Fadeev as exploiting legal gaps to generate ongoing conflicts, while expressing hope that the relationship might shift toward focusing on new songs and future projects that could benefit all involved. The artist concluded with a desire for stability and continued artistic progress, even as the dispute persisted.