A somber moment swept through the fashion world as Valentin Yudashkin’s passing was confirmed, and a video circulated by Oppression mk.ru captured the scene. Alla Pugacheva, regarded by many as the prima donna of Russian pop, was seen alongside an unidentified woman and a man who seemed to help the singer as she moved toward the farewell hall. Later, Igor Gulyaev, a designer known to be close to Pugacheva, joined the group as they proceeded deeper into the ceremony.
Eyewitnesses described Pugacheva entering the farewell hall through a separate doorway set aside for dignitaries, while security personnel held journalists at bay, preventing a direct view of the artist. The pop icon traveled to the funeral in a Rolls-Royce, a detail repeatedly cited in reports as a vehicle gifted by her husband, Maxim Galkin, who has been publicly described in Russia as a foreign agent.
From the hall, Pugacheva made her way to Troekurovsky cemetery to bid farewell to Yudashkin, the fashion designer who had fought a serious illness. The ceremony unfolded in the Funeral Hall at Troekurovsky cemetery, a final resting place prepared for Yudashkin’s burial.
Upon returning to Russia after the designer’s death, Pugacheva did not remain away from home for long. Earlier, in autumn 2022, she had traveled to Israel with her children from Galkin, a journey noted in contemporary coverage as part of her broader personal timeline.
Valentin Yudashkin’s death was announced on May 2, with reports confirming he passed away at the age of 59 after a battle with cancer that endured since 2016. The fashion world felt the loss across studios and runways, as colleagues and fans reflected on Yudashkin’s contributions and the mark he left on Russian style. Sources about these events come from media reports and related coverage.