Former Assistant of Renata Litvinova Talks About Bullying and Humiliation

Model and former assistant to director Renata Litvinova, Natalia Maksimova, made sharp statements on social media. She spoke about years of psychological pressure that, according to her, she experienced during her close relationship and work with the director.

Statements About Psychological Pressure

In published statements, Maksimova described episodes that, according to her, occurred during their many years of friendship and collaboration. She claims that Litvinova allegedly controlled her public appearances, forbade her from giving interviews, and limited her participation in media.

According to Maksimova, criticism was often accompanied by humiliating comments, including those related to her appearance and voice.

Conflict Over Public Appearances

Maksimova also stated that she was effectively forbidden from actively appearing in the media. She said that even a brief participation in one of the interviews on YouTube provoked a negative reaction from the director.

Furthermore, the model claims that her role in one of Litvinova's films was significantly reduced.

Accusations Regarding the Work Atmosphere

According to Maksimova, not only she but also other employees working alongside the director could become targets of harsh remarks. She claims that such a manner of communication was perceived as a normal working practice.

Maksimova also stated that constant comments about her appearance and weight exacerbated her issues with eating behavior.

Reasons for the Public Statement

When asked why she decided to speak out about this only now, Maksimova explained that she had experienced fear and doubts for a long time. According to her, going public became a way to put an end to past relationships.

She also expressed her intention to reach out to brands and partners collaborating with Litvinova to draw attention to the situation.

Longstanding Conflict Between Former Colleagues

Natalia Maksimova worked for many years as an assistant to Renata Litvinova. Their relationship ended in conflict.

In an interview with Ksenia Sobchak, Maksimova previously stated that she left the job on her own as she felt limited in her professional development.

Litvinova, in turn, claimed that she fired her former employee due to accusations of theft and defamation. The conflict between them had previously escalated to legal disputes.

Previous Scandals

Renata Litvinova's name has previously been at the center of public discussions. In particular, in 2017, she faced criticism after remarks made on the TV show "Minute of Fame" regarding dancer Yevgeny Smirnov. Following public outcry, the director apologized.