Sergei Pudovkin, the director for the performer known as Lada Dance, whose real name is Volkova, spoke to TASS about events following a facial surgery the singer underwent on the night of August 12. He described the situation candidly, noting that there are ongoing complications and that the artist is not yet able to speak with herself due to the post-operative state.
Pudovkin added that the plan remains for the singer to record a video message for fans, underscoring the artist’s resilient and determined character. He stressed that medical teams are optimistic about recovery, yet the rehabilitation path is expected to be long and challenging. The director also explained that the singer cannot yet act independently and requires assistance as she continues to recover.
Earlier, on August 5, reports indicated that a traffic incident occurred on the M-2 Crimea highway in the Moscow region, resulting in injuries to several people. The crash involved four individuals, including the driver of the dancer’s vehicle, a 51-year-old, who sustained rib and spinal injuries and was taken to hospital. The crash also affected two female passengers in the same car, one with rib fractures and the other with a jaw injury.
As for the singer’s legal and professional considerations, Pudovkin told socialbites.ca on August 8 that Lada Dance intends to pursue compensation from the transportation company in the amount of 12 million rubles, following the Podolsk accident near Moscow. The assertion highlights the seriousness with which the team regards the incident and its impact on the artist’s ability to perform and travel in the near term.
On August 11, Dance made a rare appearance on Instagram, a platform owned by a company that has faced recognition and designation as an extremist entity within Russia. In a brief message, the artist expressed gratitude to supporters and admitted that it remains emotionally and mentally difficult to stay active on social media during the recovery process.
Earlier reports indicated that a television program about Lada Dance had been planned for release in August, though no further details were provided at the time. The ongoing coverage reflects the public interest in the artist’s career and the hopes surrounding her eventual return to the stage.