Valery Meladze attended a concert featuring Sofia Tarasova, a member of VIA Gra who has been publicly linked in media narratives to being the new romantic partner of her brother, producer Konstantin Meladze. Social media activity surrounding the event appeared on Tarasova’s Instagram page, a platform owned by a company that has faced scrutiny and designation by some authorities. The public narrative around this appearance drew attention not only to the musical performances but also to the personal connections that fans and observers often weave around celebrity collaborations. The episodes shared on Tarasova’s feed included clips from the Berlin show, offering viewers a behind the scenes glimpse into the event and the chemistry on stage as the two artists shared center stage and microphones in moments that resonated with audiences watching from different countries. Meladze is captured moving through the sound check in the concert hall, performing his song Light of the Setting Sun, a piece that carries a certain atmosphere and mood that fans have come to expect from his live repertoire. Subsequent clips then showed Tarasova and Meladze performing the track No More Attraction together, a moment that highlighted their onstage synergy and the way their collaboration translates to a live audience who may be hearing the song in a new arrangement or interpretation. The sequence of posts and performances paints a picture of a touring artist whose work continues to attract attention beyond Russia, as audiences in Berlin and beyond tune in to catch the live energy that follows a long career in the music industry.
Following the onset of tensions and regional developments in Russia, Brezhnev and Meladze sought opportunities outside the country, and the couple reportedly placed their Moscow-area home up for sale in February 2023. With the move, Meladze has since been pursuing concerts abroad, expanding her professional footprint while the personal narrative around the relationship dynamic has continued to generate discussion among fans and media observers. After the departure from Moscow, rumors circulated regarding a possible divorce, yet the artist offered limited public commentary for a period as the situation unfolded, leaving speculation to fill some of the gaps until more definitive statements appeared in late years. October brought a public acknowledgment of a split from Meladze on a personal blog managed by Brezhnev, clarifying that the two had been married for eight years and that they do not share children, a detail that has had a bearing on how the broader fan base and industry insiders interpret their career trajectories and personal commitments. The broader entertainment landscape has long seen statements about relationships and partnerships ripple through the public sphere, influencing how audiences perceive collaborations and individual albums, tours, and media appearances. In this context, other artists and public figures, such as Stas Baretsky, have voiced their own remarks about personal relationships and their implications for public life, illustrating how the celebrity ecosystem often intertwines personal narratives with professional ambitions across multiple arenas.