Alla Pugacheva
| Born | April 15, 1949 |
| Hometown | Moscow, Russia |
| Spouse | Yevgeniy Boldin, Alexander Stefanovich, Mykolas Orbakas, Maxim Galkin, Philipp Kirkorov |
| Children | Kristina Orbakaitė |
| Parents | Zinaida Arkhipovna Odegova, Boris Mikhailovich Pugachev |
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Russian ‘queen of pop’ Alla Pugacheva to be branded a ‘foreign agent’
- The Kremlin is considering labelling one of Russia’s most famous pop stars a “foreign agent”, as it intensifies its clampdown on celebrities who oppose the war in Ukraine.
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Russian pop diva who denounced war says she is in Israel
Alla Pugacheva, the queen of Soviet pop music, on Monday said she was in Israel, three weeks after she denounced President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine for turning Russia into a global pariah. "I thank my multi-million army of fans for their love and support, for the ability to distinguish truth from lies," Pugacheva, 73, a Soviet and then post-Soviet icon who is probably Russia's most famous woman, said on Instagram. Pugacheva is known across Russian generations for hits such as the 1982 s
- CelebrityThe Conversation
Why it's such a big deal that Alla Pugacheva, 'the tsarina of Russian pop,' came out against the war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Alla Pugacheva during a 2014 awards ceremony honoring the pop singer with the Order For Merit to the Fatherland. Sasha Mordovets/Getty ImagesDays before Russian President Vladimir Putin announced hasty referendums in the occupied regions of Ukraine and the conscription of Russian men, Russian singer Alla Pugacheva posted a message decrying the war on Instagram, where she commands 3.5 million followers. As someone who has followed Pugacheva’s artistic caree
- WorldAssociated Press
Russian pop star's war criticism stirs vigorous debate
A Russian mega-pop star’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has set off intense reactions on social media, posing a critical question: Will the iconic singer’s disapproving Instagram post mark a turning point in Russian public opinion? At the risk of being branded a traitor, Alla Pugacheva used her famous voice over the weekend to question the seven-month war, becoming the most prominent Russian celebrity to do so. Pugacheva’s post described the homeland that gave her its
- WorldFortune
Russia’s version of Madonna breaks with Putin, slams Ukraine war for making Russia a 'pariah' state
Alla Pugacheva's husband, the celebrity Maxim Galkin, was just labeled a foreign agent for criticizing the war. She says the government should go ahead and slap her with the same label.
- WorldBusiness Insider
Legendary Russian pop star condemns the invasion of Ukraine, saying it is making Russia a 'pariah'
Alla Pugacheva, who's been called 'the goddess of Russian pop,' condemned Putin's 'illusory goals' in invading Ukraine.
- WorldThe Week
Russian pop icon Alla Pugacheva criticizes Ukraine invasion, asks to be labeled 'foreign agent'
Russian pop icon Alla Pugacheva criticizes Ukraine invasion, asks to be labeled 'foreign agent'
- WorldBloomberg
Ukraine Latest: Zelenskiy Vows to Press Ahead and Retake Country
(Bloomberg) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his pledge to retake all Russian-controlled territory after Ukraine’s recent advances. Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva joined her husband in protesting the war, telling social media followers that young Russian men were dying for “illusory purposes.” US President Joe Biden warned Vladimir Putin against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine. The Russian president earlier threatened to step up attacks on civilian targets as his ground invas
- WorldThe Hill
Russian pop icon speaks out against Putin’s war in Ukraine
Russian pop icon Alla Pugacheva spoke out Sunday in opposition to Moscow’s ongoing invasion of neighboring Ukraine. In an Instagram post, the 73-year-old pop star wrote that Russians are dying in Ukraine due to “illusory goals,” adding that citizens have been greatly affected by the conflict. Pugacheva also wrote that she “will stand in solidarity”…
- WorldReuters
Queen of Soviet pop assails Putin's war in Ukraine
Alla Pugacheva, the queen of Soviet pop music, on Sunday denounced President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine which she said was killing soldiers for illusory aims, burdening ordinary people and turning Russia into a global pariah. Since the Feb. 24 invasion, Russia has cracked down on dissent, with fines for artists who make anti-war comments. Pugacheva, 73, a Soviet and then post-Soviet icon who is probably Russia's most famous woman, requested Russia also class her as a "foreign agent" after
- WorldAssociated Press
Iconic Russian singer asks to be named 'foreign agent'
Iconic Russian singer Alla Pugacheva, hugely popular since Soviet times, says she wants to be placed on Russia's foreign agents list in solidarity with her husband who has been designated as one. The statement by Pugacheva on Instagram on Sunday is a notable slap from a prominent figure at Russian authorities, who have stifled dissent in recent years. Pugacheva's husband, singer and TV presenter Maxim Galkin, who has criticized Russia's sending troops into Ukraine, was added to the foreign age
