Anti-Diva Campaign
State Duma deputy Alexei Zhuravlev (LDPR) demanded the recognition of singer Alla Pugacheva as a foreign agent. reported RIA News.
“I demand that Pugacheva, who has lost all shame, be finally recognized as a foreign agent. So he would no longer be able to receive money from Russia, which he hates, to organize concerts here and receive royalties,” said Zhuravlev.
He emphasized that all “normal people” now remain in Russia. The state “cleaned itself of parasites” that “exploited the budget” and “emptied the pockets of Russians.”
The deputy said, “It is not bad to sweep away traitors and liars like foam with a special operation.”
Before recognizing Pugacheva as a foreign agent asked Vitaly Borodin, head of the Federal Security and Anti-Corruption Project, known for mass complaints against the stars. She turned to the Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov and stated that the singer had left the Russian Federation, repeatedly expressing her “anti-Russian attitude” and supporting her husband Maxim Galkin (recognized in the Russian Federation as a foreign agent).
Also on the Borodin channel claimsThe singer may have links to Western intelligence agencies:
“Pugacheva may have connections with Western intelligence services. We are preparing our own investigation, which is about to be published. People don’t know most of what we’re about to tell you, and everyone will find out, well at least my subscribers will. Who is Pugacheva, what kind of culture did she bring to Russia and who does she serve? Everyone will know everything.”
The reason for the new wave of criticism against Pugacheva was her absence conflict with singer Stas Mikhailov. In an interview in March, he said that the departing artists were “nothing of themselves” and that they “will continue to crawl on their knees, stand next to Russia and kiss its feet.” Pugacheva responded by recording a video message in which she mocked the singer’s words, calling him “Stasik” and a “scum”, and also said that “normal people” would not return to Russia.
“This is not his level.”
He stated that the artist should not stoop to the level of such “jokes”. comments Producer of “socialbites.ca” Joseph Prigozhin. According to him, Mikhailov did not say “anything so offensive.”
“I’m not insulting her (Pugacheva. – socialbites.ca), but I would at least put on makeup [для видеообращения]. “It seems to me that such things do not suit a woman of this caliber at all… This is definitely not her level… This conflict that she started with Stas is so aggressive that, in a humorous way, it is somehow not even funny,” Prigogine said.
He also criticized the journalists who covered the story. The producer stated that Pugacheva was “an excellent PR woman”, that she “took the bait” and the press “fell in love with her”. As a result, the media copies Prima Donna’s words and puts her on a pedestal. According to him, artists who make such statements generally act like children, taking advantage of “impunity”.
As for the recognition of the singer as a foreign agent, Prigozhin believes that the departed are already “punishing themselves” and Pugacheva “betrayed everyone who really needed her as a creative person.”
“I still can’t find the answer to what you did… Leave the country where you gained so much respect, so much authority, so much reputation… What are you doing with your life, your fans, the public? who treated you with respect?… He seemed like the leader of the nation among the pop figures… and get this, behave like that in relation to the country, in relation to the situation, stop being such a challenge. This is very illogical. Sorry, I don’t understand this,” the producer shared.
He also refused to answer directly whether the artist should be recognized as a foreign agent. She stated that this is a legal issue, it is within the authority of the country’s administration, and the Russians do not decide anything here.
Maxim Porshin, the lead singer of the Lesopoval group, also believesThe singer’s words have become a manifestation of arrogance and despair: “I see here a manifestation of arrogance, a measure of pride and despair that forces a person of this size to record such videos.”
Commentator Dmitry Guberniev, former It has been recommended Russians listen to Pugacheva’s songs, she told socialbites.ca that she has not changed her mind about him.
“I can only say one thing. I consider Alla Borisovna Pugacheva a wonderful singer, I listened, listened and will listen. As for the rest, call the press service of Deputy Zhuravlev. You cannot put a scarf on every mouth,” he said. expressed himself HE.
Mikhailova vs Galkina
Meanwhile, his wife Inna defended Stas Mikhailov. HE Wrote He told the diva that “such insults humiliate you” and asked Galkin to keep an eye on his wife.
“Maxim Galkin, for the sake of the children, do not embarrass Alla Borisovna,” said Inna Mikhailova.
Galkin responded to Mikhailova with a personal message: showed to all subscribers. The comedian noted that he did not dictate to Pugacheva what to do, so it was strange to ask her for such a thing.
“Inna, you are at the wrong address. Perhaps your conversations are controlled by Stanislav, and Stanislav says only those things that were agreed upon with you. However, this is not the case with us. Alla is a free person, and if your husband considers Stas a jerk, that’s exactly what he is in her eyes. If you are wondering about my personal opinion about the marital status of your wife, … I will write to you in detail and I am afraid that you will like the short “dirt” more, Galkin wrote.
Pugacheva and Galkin left Russia in spring 2022. The comedian has not returned since; Pugacheva visited her hometown three times, the last time last November. In September 2023, Galkin was recognized as a foreign agent.