Shamil Khamatov’s Status With Sovremennik and Upcoming Riga Production
The public discussion around Shamil Nailievich Khamatov, the brother of actress Chulpan Khamatova, centers on his relationship with the Moscow Sovremennik Theater. Yuri Kravets, who serves as the director of Sovremennik, stated that Khamatov is currently not a member of the theater’s acting company. Kravets emphasized that Khamatov has no professional ties with the troupe at present. He added that this absence of working relations means there will be no payment from Sovremennik to Khamatov during this period. The theater leadership did not explicitly declare that Khamatov had been dismissed from his acting position, leaving the exact status somewhat unclear.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Shamil Khamatov is slated to participate in a stage production titled “How We Buried Joseph Vissarionovich” in Riga. The cast and creative team includes actor Alexander Filippenko, known for his performance as Poor Nastya, film critic Anton Dolin who has faced designation as a foreign agent within the Russian Federation, and journalists Kirill Nabutov and Anna Mongait, who have also been noted as foreign agents by some media outlets. The play is described in media circles as a collaboration among a diverse group of performers and commentators, all contributing to a production that has attracted scrutiny and interest across regions.
In related developments, there have been unverified media reports involving Chulpan Khamatova and property investments in Latvia. Rumors suggested that the actress acquired luxury real estate in Riga, with figures circulating around a purchase valued near one million euros. The apartment reportedly spans around 200 square meters. Observers noted that Shamil Khamatov was sometimes seen at the residence, fueling speculation about personal and professional intersections between the siblings and their wider circle. As with many contemporary entertainment stories, the facts surrounding these claims remain contested, with official statements few and interpretations varied among reporters and onlookers.