The singer pointed out the physical condition of professional musicians.
Popular singer Polina Gagarina, who turns 39 on March 27, admitted that creating quality concert programs in Russia often results in financial losses and serious health problems for artists. According to her, for the sake of spectacle, musicians have to sacrifice the condition of their joints and ligaments, working at the limits of their capabilities.
Polina Gagarina shared details about the behind-the-scenes of the Russian show business, noting that organizing large performances is more of an expensive process than a profitable one. The artist emphasized that preparing a show requires colossal investments, which do not always pay off with ticket sales.
In addition to financial risks, the singer pointed out the physical condition of professional musicians. Intense rehearsals and work on stage negatively affect the musculoskeletal system. Gagarina spoke about regular injuries to her shoulders, hips, and legs, which she has to treat during breaks between performances.
Despite the harsh conditions and professional ligament diseases, the singer stated her readiness to continue working. In her opinion, the main motivation for artists remains their love for their craft and the desire to amaze and inspire audiences, even if it requires working to exhaustion.
Recall that Gagarina previously mentioned that she contemplated plastic surgery. According to the singer, during a trip to China, she found a popular surgeon whose services she wanted to use. Recently, the singer commented on whether she plans to get married again someday.
Singer Polina Gagarina has tried twice to build a strong, happy family. She first got married in 2007, but the marriage fell apart. As a result, Polina was left alone with her son Andrey.
For the second time, the singer became a wife in 2014, marrying photographer Dmitry Iskhakov. However, this union also ended. Now Polina is raising her son from her first marriage and her daughter Mia from her second. Last year, the girl started first grade.
Recently, the singer commented on whether she plans to get married again someday. The artist made it clear that she has made a firm decision that marriage is not for her.
"Once again, I will gladly answer this question. Never!" Gagarina firmly stated.
In March 2022, Latvia and Estonia banned Gagarina from entering for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In November 2022, her concerts in Kazakhstan were canceled due to her support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
On January 7, 2023, against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, she was added to Ukraine's sanctions lists for "supporting Russian occupiers and the brutal war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine," which implies asset blocking, complete cessation of commercial operations, and halting the fulfillment of economic and financial obligations.
On February 3, 2023, she was included in Canada's sanctions list for being involved in the spread of Russian disinformation and propaganda. Earlier, Gagarina was included in the FBK's list of corrupt officials and war inciters, with a proposal for international sanctions against her due to her participation in concerts supporting the war against Ukraine.
On June 24, 2024, Gagarina was included in the sanctions list of European Union countries.
Gagarina regularly performs as part of state propaganda events, for example, in honor of the illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions or the anniversary of the annexation of Crimea... Since the beginning of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine, Polina Gagarina has managed to earn significant income from her frequent participation in state-sponsored propaganda events. Thus, she benefits from the government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilization of Ukraine. — "Official Journal of the European Union," Brussels, June 24, 2024.
On July 4, 2024, after the Lithuanian Radio and Television Commission's appeal to Google demanding the removal of accounts of individuals included in the EU sanctions lists, YouTube blocked Gagarina's official channel. Previously, her page and tracks were removed from streaming services Apple Music and Spotify.
