The interview features a musician who sits down with Sergei Shnurov, the leader of the Leningrad group, and discusses possibilities around RTVI and public media roles. The conversation centers on whether the artist will return to the channel in a management capacity after leaving his post as general producer in March 2022. Shnurov is clear that a comeback is off the table. He characterizes his path as moving toward something new, emphasizing that he does not intend to return to any former executive position. He states flatly that a return is out of the question and that the departure is permanent.
During the talk, the musician recalls a recent offer from Channel One to serve as a mentor on the vocal television project Voice. He explains that he declined the opportunity, citing a media break as the reason. He describes a personal period dedicated to stepping back from the glare of the industry, prioritizing self-care and a healthier pace away from the demanding rhythm of TV production. The assertion is that this pause is a deliberate choice rather than a temporary pause with a future plan for work in that space.
The artist adds that fans should not expect any immediate or upcoming appearances on television. He notes that he has not re-engaged with TV projects and does not intend to do so in the near term, highlighting a broader shift away from the screen and the structured schedules of broadcast projects.
In broader statements, the musician has previously spoken about cultural issues, asserting that Russian culture will endure despite external pressures to diminish or erase it. He uses a vivid metaphor, likening culture to a life partner who remains steadfast regardless of turbulent circumstances, underscoring a belief in the resilience and continuity of national art and identity. The emphasis remains on the enduring presence of cultural expression even when faces external attempts to suppress or simplify it, a stance captured as an ongoing commitment to artistic independence and resilience.