Star Factory alumni and interview dynamics tied to public memory

Polina Gagarina and Lena Temnikova did not attend an interview on a prominent TV platform, a move described by Yana Churikova on her YouTube channel. The broadcaster explained that the decision was rooted in a cautious approach to public associations with the Star Factory, a show that helped launch many careers in the music industry. Churikova noted that a number of fans still request appearances from certain artists in comments, sending messages about who they would like to see featured. She observed that several performers who experienced significant success early on prefer not to revisit the project that helped them rise to fame, which inevitably affects how audiences remember their early days and the program that played a pivotal role in their careers.