Blogger and model Oksana Samoilova spoke openly about the challenges her husband, rapper Dzhigan, faced with addiction. She discussed this in a candid interview on a YouTube program where the host, Ida Galic, guided the conversation through questions and reflections.
Oksana explained that the couple began to notice drug-related problems in the final months of her partner’s fourth pregnancy. Their family had been in the United States at the time, staying with the blogger’s parents, and the unfamiliarity of what was happening initially left her searching for answers. The perception of the person she loved shifted as she began to see beyond the outward image to something she could not recognize, generating a sense of astonishment and concern as she tried to understand the situation.
She described the moment as one where the familiar presence of Denis, who is also known as Dzhigan, seemed to vanish and be replaced by something difficult to comprehend. The transformation was gradual but unmistakable, and it prompted a deep concern about what the loved one was experiencing beyond the surface level that others could see.
The second phase of the situation unfolded during the coronavirus lockdown that followed the birth of their son, David. The period brought added strain and uncertainty, compounded by four children in the household. The narrative spoke of distress and troubling actions attributed to Denis during this time. Help from a nanny proved essential, and the family managed to secure a safer departure as restrictions intensified. Even as they boarded the final evacuation flight, Denis appeared to be in an altered state, and he later described his condition as involving sedatives administered by someone nearby.
Upon returning to Moscow, Denis began a formal course of treatment. It was reported that he began to regain clarity only after several months of intervention. In the aftermath, Oksana took steps to limit exposure to public appearances to protect him from further pressures while he healed, and she kept his phone away from broadcast interactions to minimize risks during recovery.
Oksana noted that their eldest daughter, Ariella, required psychological support after the incidents, underscoring the emotional toll on the children. She acknowledged that the impact would leave a lasting mark and described the experience as a substantial trauma affecting all members of the family. The couple, who married in December 2012, have a son named David and three daughters named Ariella, Leah, and Maya. They marked a second wedding anniversary in December 2022, signaling renewed commitment amid ongoing health challenges.
Earlier conversations between Oksana and Dzhigan included plans to realize the dream of a unique “disco grandmother” at a Lazarev concert, reflecting a joint interest in exploring creative and playful ideas within their shared life as public figures.