Music critic and television presenter Sergei Sosedov revealed that he does not have any children because he fears he might struggle with parenting. On the program Secret to a Million, broadcast on the NTV channel, he admitted that he does not share the current generation’s obsession with gadgets.
He recalled once dreaming of having a family, but he avoided voicing his uncertainties. Those doubts surfaced later, and he described the present era as distinct from the past. He noted that today’s children grow up in a different environment, and they may require a different approach to upbringing. He added that his own temperament comes from a Soviet background, a time when resilience and straightforward methods were common, and he expressed strong skepticism toward smartphones, computers, and social networks.
Sosedov explained that he would not want to raise children using only digital devices. He argued that it would be nearly impossible in a world where digital tools are widely used, because a child without these tools could become isolated or feel out of step with peers. He also admitted that even if he did decide to become a parent, his plans would likely be shaped and reshaped by the changing norms of society, making it hard to maintain a fixed set of parental values.
In a related note, media discussion around Sergey Sosedov has touched on possible explanations for the return of pop icon Alla Pugacheva to Russia, highlighting how public figures navigate personal and professional shifts under changing social climates.