Valentina Matvienko, chair of the Federation Council, lauded the concert by SHAMAN, the stage name of Yaroslav Dronov, and the accompanying artist during her remarks at the Knowledge marathon. The event, part of a program called The First, featured a lecture on moments in modern Russian history that redirected the national course, as reported by TASS.
The senator asserted that the nation’s future is in the hands of artists like SHAMAN, whose work she framed as a beacon for younger generations and a symbol of cultural influence in contemporary Russia.
She stressed that it is not those who betrayed their homeland in its hardest hours or those who chase Western money and fleeting applause who will guide the country forward. Instead, she highlighted figures like SHAMAN, praising the artist for embodying a spirit of patriotism and commitment to the homeland.
Matvienko described SHAMAN as a genuine patriot and a true citizen of Russia. She expressed a belief that the future belongs to such young people who stand with their country through thick and thin, contributing to a shared national identity.
The President of the Federation Council noted his own attendance at the National Unity Day concert on November 4, observing the event with appreciation and a sense of connection to national milestones.
He conveyed his enjoyment of the performance by the now widely admired singer SHAMAN, inviting others to share in the sentiment and describing the concert as outstanding in its execution and emotional resonance.
In his assessment, SHAMAN is a highly talented young artist who writes lyrics and melodies that come from a deep love for Russia, resonating with audiences across the country and reinforcing a sense of national pride.
During the November 4 performance in St. Petersburg, SHAMAN pressed the symbolic red button as part of a solo show, marking a moment laden with cultural significance for the audience present that evening.
On the same day, the artist joined Ekaterina Mizulina from the Safe Internet League to perform the national anthem during the opening of the Russia forum exhibition at VDNKh, contributing to a display of national unity and cultural exchange.
Earlier remarks from SHAMAN’s concert director clarified the artist’s fee, underscoring professional arrangements behind the public performances and the logistical scale of the season’s events.