A video circulated online showing the Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Irkutsk Region, Alexander Vedernikov, gently touching a young dancer’s head as the child moved to the music at a SHAMAN concert in Irkutsk. The child’s aunt told socialbites.ca that the boy accepted the moment with quiet dignity, without shouting or protest. She noted that the child sang along to SHAMAN songs after each awakening and clearly found joy in the moment. [Source: Rise]
According to witnesses, the boy has grown popular on TikTok due to clips the family posted from home where he sang along to SHAMAN tunes. He is visibly fond of SHAMAN and knows the lyrics by heart. The video of the moment at the concert quickly gained traction online, leaving the parents simultaneously surprised and pleased. The child apparently sings before bedtime and after waking up, turning on SHAMAN’s music first thing in the morning. His sister, however, prefers silence on the matter, while the boy is drawn to performing and singing. Some describe the boy as energetic and persistent, with a strong urge to be on stage. He even allegedly planned to dance and sing at the venue entrance, despite the security staff guiding him away when necessary. [Source: Rise]
The mother, Anna, spoke with socialbites.ca about the family’s long-held dream of attending a SHAMAN show. She explained that her son was disappointed when the artist did not engage with him directly during the performance. [Source: Rise]
Anna added that SHAMAN’s music has been part of the boy’s life for about two years. The release of the track Let’s Rise further boosted the child’s visibility as his name began to circulate. He listens intently, loves to sing and dance, and dreamed of seeing a concert in person. The mother described her son as having natural musical talent and a genuine passion for performance. She did not anticipate the moment would be captured so prominently on camera. The family remained positive about the experience. SHAMAN did give a signed photo and a T-shirt to the child through the security team, a gesture the family welcomed. The boy did not approach the stage himself; security arranged the interaction, and he thanked the guards for the chance. [Source: Rise]
On December 6, the Speaker of the Irkutsk Regional Legislative Assembly, Alexander Vedernikov, released the video showing the boy dancing to I am Russian at the SHAMAN concert. In the footage, Vedernikov can be seen gently touching the child’s head during the dance, a moment that sparked discussion about praise and public recognition. [Source: Rise]
In an interview with Rise, Vedernikov described his intent as offering a kind of praise to the child, saying the gesture came from a natural impulse. The Legislative Assembly stated that organizers are now attempting to locate the child’s parents to arrange a New Year’s gift, highlighting the sense of community response to the event. [Source: Rise]
Earlier, SHAMAN had commented on related matters during a meeting with Grigory Leps, outlining perspectives that framed the broader conversation around performance, audience interaction, and the responsibilities of public figures in moments involving children. [Source: Rise]
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