Eva Polna joined the Yandex Music party as a guest of honor, a detail shared by the service’s press team. The event underscored Yandex Music’s ongoing celebration of its community, bringing together artists, partners, and friends for a night of music and news.
The gathering took place at the Gorky Moscow Art Theater on a Tuesday in December, marking the service’s first major commemorative evening of its 2023 activity. The purpose was twofold: to crown the winners across Yandex Music’s main 2023 categories and to reveal forthcoming changes that would shape the platform’s musical landscape. Eva Polna stepped onto the stage with a rare return to public performance, captivating attendees with a striking look and a poised, expressive delivery. Her ensemble for the night featured a sleek black suit embellished with rhinestones, complemented by carefully styled hair and evening makeup that reflected the occasion’s festive energy.
Polna performed a cover of the song “Winter in the Heart,” delivering it with the support of the group My Michelle. A distinctive, celebratory mood filled the hall, heightened by a visual display that included thousands of pink heart confetti drifting through the air—an unexpected and playful touch that complemented the evening’s themes of warmth and connection.
The guest list read like a who’s who of contemporary Russian pop, with appearances from Gluk’oZa (Natasha Chistyakova-Ionova), Katya Iowa, Tosya Chaikina, ILO, Olga Seryabkina, Marie Crimebreri, Mary Gu, Mia Boyka, Dora, Alena Sviridova, Sergey Kalyuzhny, Alena Chandler, Egor Ship, and many others. The room buzzed with conversations about upcoming projects, collaborations, and the evolving role of music streaming in fans’ daily lives. It was a night that celebrated artistic achievement while underscoring the community’s momentum as a dynamic ecosystem for creators and listeners alike.
Earlier in the evening, Denis Klyaver offered remarks that touched on Eva Polna’s personal life, including a brief, candid reflection on his daughter’s evolving career choices. The moment provided a human lens on the music industry, illustrating how public figures navigate family perspectives amid professional milestones. The conversations and performances together painted a picture of a vibrant, interconnected scene where artists, platforms, and audiences intersect in meaningful ways, shaping the rhythm of contemporary music in a digital era.