April 7 is a special date for Zhanna Friske's family — her only son Platon is celebrating his birthday. The boy has turned 13.
The singer became a mother only once: Platon was born in April 2013. His father is television presenter Dmitry Shepelev. The couple lived together for about four years, remaining in a civil marriage until the artist's death, which occurred after a prolonged battle with cancer.
On the teenager's birthday, attention was once again drawn to him — albeit without his personal participation in the public space. The first to congratulate him was the boy's aunt, Zhanna's sister Natalia Friske. In her personal blog, she shared an archival photo of Platon and left a touching message.
Photo: social media.
"Our beloved boy, happy birthday! We love you very much!" Natalia wrote, not hiding her warm feelings.
However, as sources close to the situation note, Platon himself will likely not be able to see this greeting directly. After Zhanna's death, the relationship between Dmitry Shepelev and her family seriously deteriorated. The television presenter decided to limit his son's communication with relatives on his mother's side — grandmother, grandfather, and aunt.
Currently, Dmitry Shepelev lives with a new family. He is married to Ekaterina Tulupova, and in 2021, the couple welcomed a son, Tikhon — Platon's younger brother.
Despite the difficult circumstances, Zhanna Friske's relatives continue to remember the boy and do not miss the opportunity to publicly express their love and support.
