Valeria, the singer known for her international media presence, posted on social media that she traveled from Russia to Serbia with her husband, Joseph Prigozhin. The latter is described by some observers as a controversial figure due to his ties to a technology-focused company that has faced scrutiny in Russia. He has been labeled an extremist by certain authorities and is reportedly banned in that country.
In her post, Valeria expressed warmth about her new surroundings, saying, “Brother in Serbia. What wonderful people here.”
Among the images Valeria shared, the couple is seen strolling through Belgrade, and another photo shows them dining at the Red Queen Belgrade restaurant. The reasons for their departure were not disclosed, leaving room for speculation about their travel plans and personal reasons for the move.
June 9 marked Valeria and Prigozhin’s 20th wedding anniversary. The singer noted that they chose to celebrate the milestone together, sharing archival footage from their wedding to mark the occasion.
Valeria’s history with marriage spans three relationships. Her first husband was musician Leonid Yaroshevsky. The couple moved from Saratov to Moscow as their careers evolved. Her second marriage was to producer Alexander Shulgin, with whom she has three children. The union ended in 2002 amid public disagreements, with Valeria accusing her former partner of domestic violence.
Prior to Valeria’s marriage to Prigozhin, he was married to Elena Sokolova. They have two children, Dmitry and Danaya. The producer also has a daughter named Elizaveta, from a relationship with Leila Fattakhova.
There are informal discussions and rumors about family connections, including mentions of Pierre Narcisse and reference to an illegitimate son associated with early events in Russia. These notes appear in various online chatter and are part of the broader public narrative surrounding the individuals involved.