Shaman Teared Up in Lipetsk Tribute to Korobkov-Zemlyansky
In Lipetsk, the singer Shaman, real name Yaroslav Dronov, became visibly moved during a concert dedicated to Anton Korobkov-Zemlyansky, the press secretary who recently passed away. The moment was captured on video and published by Star Strike, drawing attention from fans and media alike. As reported by Star Strike, the performance carried the weight of a public figure whose work touched many in the industry.
This show marked Shaman’s first appearance since the news of Korobkov-Zemlyansky’s death. Before stepping onto the stage, the artist traced Korobkov-Zemlyansky’s initials on his hands. The audience witnessed tears during the final song, I’ll stay with you, a tender moment that connected the crowd with the loss felt by the artist and those close to him.
Earlier reports indicated that the farewell for Korobkov-Zemlyansky was planned for November 13. He died in his Moscow apartment on the evening of November 9, at the age of 40, leaving behind colleagues and fans who valued his contributions to the media world.
Korobkov-Zemlyansky built a long, influential career in public relations. Born in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, he moved to Moscow in 2007 where he began work at Channel One. He later founded and ran the Legend media agency, served as the director of the Skolkovo New Media Foundation, and was the editor-in-chief of the Molniya information agency. He also managed the new media service of Rossiya TV channel. From 2015 to 2017 he acted as press secretary to Philip Kirkorov, and since 2022 he has led Shaman’s press service, guiding media relations for the star and his team.
Earlier discussions circulated about what Shaman’s press secretary was like during his lifetime, with observers reflecting on the role’s responsibilities and the public-facing nature of this work in a fast-moving media landscape.