The claim that Svetlana Svetlichnaya’s family is plotting to hospitalize her to control her affairs has been debunked by close associates. A family friend, actor Ivan Nikolaev, spoke to kp.ru to set the record straight on the rumors that circulated in the press. He insisted there was no choice but to hospitalize Svetlana Afanasyevna, and he dismissed as false reports that her relatives intended to seize their relative’s apartment. He described Olga, Svetlana’s daughter-in-law, as a wonderful woman who is keeping the family situation orderly. Svetlana Afanasyevna, now in advanced age, does not need a long introduction, and Nikolaev noted that she has managed to maintain a better relationship with her son Alexei and her grandson in recent years. He added that he supported Svetlana during tense family moments before, when there had been disagreements within the family.
According to Nikolaev, a sense of peace and stability has returned within the actor’s family. He recalled visiting Svetlana at her new residence less than a year ago and finding that she hardly recognized him, despite their prior frequent interactions. The changes in her memory and cognition were evident, a point he emphasized as part of the broader discussion about her health.
Earlier this October, a friend of actor Ilya Korotkov claimed that the artist had been forcibly detained in a psychiatric hospital. Valeria Gushchina, the director of the Actors’ Union, offered a different perspective, stating that Svetlana’s relatives had admitted her to a private clinic because it was necessary for medical reasons. This distinction underscores the ongoing uncertainty that often surrounds health issues in public figures, especially when age-related conditions are involved.
Reports from several years ago indicate that the first signs of cognitive decline appeared around four years prior. Svetlana experienced memory lapses and difficulties with idea generation, leading her to believe she was much younger than her actual age. Following the announcement of her illness, Svetlana was hospitalized on multiple occasions for various health concerns. These accounts illustrate how health challenges can complicate public perception and family dynamics alike.
Olga Ivashova, Svetlana’s daughter-in-law, publicly responded to rumors after another hospitalization in 2022, reassuring that she knows Svetlana’s relatives and that, while memory issues were present due to age, there was no confirmation of dementia beyond what had already been reported. The ongoing conversation around Svetlana Svetlichnaya remains sensitive, reflecting both the reality of aging and the intense public interest that surrounds prominent figures.
Earlier coverage also noted a separate incident involving Svetlana and a nurse. That report has influenced how observers view the broader narrative about the actress’s care, but family members and fluent observers emphasize that medical decisions in such cases are guided by professional recommendations and, ideally, by Svetlana’s own best interests. In conversations with trusted friends and family, the emphasis has consistently been on safeguarding Svetlana’s dignity, ensuring her comfort, and maintaining a supportive environment for her family and colleagues.