TV Host Mikhail Shats Opens Up About Anxiety After Moving Abroad
A well-known TV host, Mikhail Shats, who has been labeled as a foreign agent in some Russian media circles, spoke candidly on the YouTube podcast POWER OF THOUGHT about the unease he has felt since relocating to Israel. The conversation shed light on the emotional toll of such a major life transition and the lingering sense of insecurity that can accompany it.
During the discussion, Shats described living under constant stress. He noted that this same sense of tension has lingered for years, tracing back to his experiences in Russia over roughly the past decade. He described his feelings as a struggle to fully accept the new reality, admitting that finding inner peace has been elusive. He added that overcoming these obstacles would be wonderful, even if it remains a work in progress.
He emphasized that the difficulties life throws up should not be faced with excessive seriousness. While the entertainer intends to settle his nerves, he acknowledged that relief has not yet arrived and that he is actively working on it. The process, he said, is ongoing and personal.
Looking ahead, Shats explained that his plans are increasingly centered on his life in Israel. He suggested that it is important to build a life in the present moment, rather than waiting for a future change. In his view, clinging to the hope of change can become a harmful form of delay, and his approach is to live here and now.
Historical notes indicate that in April 2022, a Russian media figure, Tatyana Lazareva, who has been described as a foreign agent in Russia, announced that Shats had left Russia for Spain. By June of that year, she stated that the comedian had relocated again, this time to Israel. These timeline details reflect a broader pattern of relocation decisions discussed in public conversations, rather than a fixed, single event.
In related remarks, actor Alexander Domogarov has indicated he does not plan to leave Russia, highlighting a contrasting stance within the entertainment community about staying versus moving abroad. [Citation: POWER OF THOUGHT podcast series, interview with Mikhail Shats]