Yuri Loza raised concerns about the risks faced by performers during ongoing conflict, saying that concerts during the current war pose greater dangers than those experienced in the Great Patriotic War. His remarks were reported by RIA News and echoed by many listeners who follow the artistic scene closely.
The singer explained that gathering crowds five kilometers from the front, a feat accomplished by Klavdiya Shulzhenko in the past, would be a difficult and potentially dangerous objective today. He noted that performances in Donbass carry significant risk and create headaches for commanders, underscoring the realities on the ground for artists who still aim to reach audiences in troubled areas.
Loza added that he performed at a hospital in Donbass, expressing the belief that large audiences should form only in settings that are safely removed from front lines. This perspective reflects a broader concern about the welfare of audiences and the responsibilities of performers amid ongoing hostilities.
Earlier, the artist claimed that patriotic songs were not being broadcast on air. He recalled releasing a track titled The Guys Are Fighting at the outset of the special military operation, but it was not released because the song addressed a specific action rather than a general theme. He suggested that a broader anthem such as I am Russian or Let’s Go would carry a different kind of message. He also referenced Stand Up by the performer Shaman in this context. Loza argued that patriotic songs faced restrictions on the main stage of last year’s Grushinsky festival and criticized what he views as a distancing of the Russian media system from the events currently unfolding.
In a separate development, reports emerged about Charlotte leaving the Samara pre-trial detention centre, a matter that has attracted attention in media circles. This segment contributes to a wider conversation about how public figures respond to and are affected by ongoing political and legal processes, which in turn shapes audience perception of the arts during times of conflict.