In 2023, Valery Meladze reportedly earned at least 30 million rubles in Russia, a figure cited by Life in its coverage. The assessment is based on a disclosed debt to the Federal Tax Service (FTS) amounting to 1.75 million rubles, which is treated as part of the official income profile for the year. Such a debt figure is often interpreted alongside earnings to gauge a celebrity’s financial footprint within the country’s tax and regulatory framework.
The public record notes that Meladze co-owns Vantage LLC with his sister, Liana. The company operates in the property sector, focusing on rental management and related services. One asset attributed to this enterprise is a shopping center named after the firm, located in Moscow’s Vostochny Biryulyulyovo district, with additional rental activity at a sizable shopping center building in West Biryulyulyovo. Reports consistently describe the enterprise as generating a net profit of roughly 28 to 30 million rubles each year, underscoring a steady income channel beyond stage performances.
There are mentions of private appearances in Moscow at exclusive events, with fees reportedly reaching 12 million rubles per engagement. These private performances form part of the broader income portfolio that supplements Meladze’s public concerts and business ventures. Such arrangements, if accurate, reflect a diversified set of revenue streams that many high-profile entertainers rely on to maintain financial momentum across multiple years and markets.
As of early December, the debtor status with the Federal Tax Service has included a balance around 1.7 million rubles, with contemporaneous chatter suggesting a recent uptick in debt levels to a few hundred thousand rubles before stabilizing again. These fluctuations illustrate how tax authorities monitor the financial movements of top-tier entertainers, balancing reported income with liabilities to determine overall fiscal standing.
Historical legal actions connected to performances on public programs have also appeared in reports. In one notable case, a court decision related to a televised performance involving another artist underscored the regulatory and contractual complexities that can surround televised music appearances. While this note concerns a different event, it highlights the careful legal framework within which performances, broadcasts, and related licensing operate in the entertainment industry.