Singer SHAMAN, whose real name is Yaroslav Dronov, appears to anticipate a forthcoming interview with journalist Ksenia Sobchak. He is quoted in StarHit expressing a belief that Sobchak will coverage him and share her take on the situation. In his words, Sobchak will likely write about him and offer her perspective, and he expects that she will not delay in publishing something about his stance.
Dronov also noted that journalist Yuri Dud, sometimes described as an international media figure active in Russia, did not extend an invitation for an interview. The artist stressed that he would not agree to speak with Sobchak or Dud, signaling a preference for other media engagements if any conversation occurs.
According to Dronov, the questions he anticipates would not be particularly interesting, indicating a belief that some media questions may not challenge him or provoke substantive discourse. His remarks emerged in late December, highlighting ongoing media attention around the artist and his public visibility.
On December 28, reports indicated that a list of trusted representatives for Russian presidential candidate Vladimir Putin includes 346 individuals, among them well-known figures. The roster features prominent names across the arts and public life, such as singer SHAMAN, actors Sergei Bezrukov and Vladimir Mashkov, ballet dancer Nikolai Tsiskaridze, singer Larisa Dolina, television presenter Yulia Baranovskaya, rhythmic gymnastics coach Irina Viner, director Nikita Mikhalkov, and others, underscoring the blend of cultural and public profiles linked to political associations in Russia.
Later, on December 31, concert director Alexander Benish spoke with mk.ru and named SHAMAN, Leps, and Stas Mikhailov as the most popular artists in Russia, reflecting the high level of public interest and the enduring popularity of these performers within the country’s music scene.
Previously, the lawyer for Philip Kirkorov had spoken about the singer’s plans to visit Belgorod, illustrating the ongoing narrative of public appearances and media scheduling surrounding the artist and his contemporaries. The unfolding stories illustrate how celebrity status, media interactions, and political alignments intersect in contemporary Russian entertainment and public life, drawing regional and international attention to these figures. [citation: StarHit] [citation: mk.ru]