Russian singer declares Pugacheva has links with gangsters – K-News

Soviet and Russian singer Igor Nadzhiev has leveled charges against People’s Artist of the USSR Alla Pugacheva, accusing her of having connections with criminals. He says that the singer used these connections to put pressure on her rivals. According to Nadzhiev, this is exactly how Pugacheva threatened Valentina Legkostopova, the performer of the famous hit “Yagoda – Raspberry”. aif.ru quotes him.

“she [Легкоступова] She told me that the entourage of Alla Borisovna came to her concerts. A reconciliation was reached, since the songs written especially for Alla Borisovna were given mainly to Valentina Legkostupova. “He recalled.

The artist also stressed that he condemns the behavior of Pugacheva, who left the country. According to him, the current performer has “ruined” her reputation with her own hands.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, singer Igor Nadegiev “Okay, Kiss!”, “Wedding Candles”, “Trap”, “Trust in God!”, “Lost Country”, “What Would I Do Without You?”, “Guardian Angel”, “Our Honor”» Poetry Leonida Delbeneva.

Then suddenly, Nagiyev disappeared from TV and concerts of major stars. It was not until the beginning of the 2020s that it began another round of popularity, and not only in Russia. The song “Okay, kiss me!” was written for the poem Sergey Yesenin 30 (!) years later, it unexpectedly went viral in Europe and began to top the music charts.

Also in 2023, Nadzhiev became a participant and finalist of the 4th season of the music program “Superstar!” Returns”. The jury gave the artist the second place – Igor lost only one point to the winner. But online viewers of various platforms unconditionally placed Nadzhiev in the first place, accusing the jury members of unfair judging.

“Pugacheva’s Invasion”

Olga Shablinskaya, aif.ru: – Igor, now more and more information is coming out about how Pugacheva for decades not only dominated our stages, but also determined the fate of certain performers. For example, they say that Valentina Legkostupova, the performer of the hit song “Yagoda-Raspberry”, who died in 2020, somehow did not satisfy Pugacheva and therefore could not get the popularity that her talent deserved. Is this true?

Igor Nadegiev: – I know what our baby went through at the skating rink. Alla Borisovna lifetime Wally is simply stupid. I learned this from Valechka herself. She told me that Alla Borisovna’s entourage came to her concerts. People in the know later told me that it was amazing that Valya was still alive.

—Why did Leger Kostopova annoy Pugacheva so much?

— Alla Borisovna did not tolerate competition in anything. Unfortunately, in the case of Legkostopova, since the songs written specifically for Alla Borisovna were mainly given to Valentina Legkostopova, the two sides reached a settlement. Raymond Pauls Know this very well. These are the songs “Two” and “Don’t Leave Me”. Everything boiled over because of them. Remember the famous interview with Pugacheva? Umasu Otuwhen she said by the way: Well, now all kinds of singers appear, I don’t even remember their names. Umas clarified: “Which singers are there besides you?” – “Oh, well, this “Berry Raspberry”. Ah, Leger Kostopova.”

Such a fake game … But if you think about it: you, everyone’s favorite, recognized, one of the main singers of this country. What did this young girl do to you? Then Valya herself told in an interview how she was knocked out by our main superstar, without mentioning her last name. I also met her and asked her: “Val, you are so witty. Why didn’t she mention her name?” “Then why should I settle accounts with an old man? I have forgiven everything.”

——During your career, there have been some inexplicable “disappearances” on our stage. What happened?

– Everything happened because of my appearance and type Philip Kokorov. So Pugacheva gave the order: there could be only one prince on the stage – Kirkolov. At that time, Alla Borisovna had just married Philip. Naturally, she began to promote him. Of course, they didn’t need any competitors. Now, thank God, more and more people understand that in our show business, a kind of monopoly has emerged, headed by Pugacheva.

— When was the first time you tripped over Alla Pugacheva?

— In 1994 I participated in the Yalta-Moscow Traffic Competition. All the members of the jury supported me at that time. Everything was going in the direction of my victory. First of all, I signed a contract with the LIS company, which, in fact, organized the competition. I remember how we talked with Lola and Sasha Tsekalo, who were still together at that time. Lolita wondered: “Igor, why did you participate in the competition? You are already a touring artist, a famous artist.” “They told me that I needed to participate, so I participated. There was a clause in my contract.” – “Oh, I see. So you won first place.”

In fact: in the first round I was the only one who was allowed to sing a cappella. In the second round I was the only one who was allowed to sing foreign hits in Russian. Alla Borisovna made it to the third round along with Philip Bedrosovich …

— So you lost your chance at the Grand Prix?

– What is the Grand Prix? Honey, I went from first to tenth in an instant!

I remember an episode of Sharks of the Pen where a reporter Kappa Business She asked me: “Igor, did you win the audience award there?” I said: “I didn’t get anything there.” – “How come you didn’t get it?!” Were you a guest there? – “No, I wasn’t a guest there, I was a participant.” – “And what did you get?” – “Nothing. I took tenth place.” And then there was computer voting. I don’t think it’s necessary to explain how the top ten winners were formed. And then Mikhail Isayevich Tanichmay heaven be upon him, he said to me: “Igor, we are all for you. But they can’t solve anything. Unfortunately, everything is decided by Pugacheva.”

When the good man reported it to me again, someone struck the table with his fist and wrote: “I say, there is only one prince.”

So I repeat: we have show business, and she, Pugacheva, is like the tip of an iceberg, at the top of it. Igor Tarkov, may he rest in peace in heaven, knew and understood everything about Pugacheva, unlike others. It is no coincidence that he wrote the song “Star” in 1991. “You shine for yourself, for yourself, but, cold light, not warm at all, star,” he wrote about her. It sounds prophetic.

I remember it being the exact opposite of Diva, it was a wonderful duet, a true pop legend Stahana Rahimova and Aru YoshpeI had the honor of meeting them, being able to visit their homes, communicate with them, and perform with them. Stahan’s mother is a People’s Artist of the Soviet Union of Uzbekistan. RahimovaAn opera singer he loved very much Joseph Vissarionovich StalinAt one of the concerts, Stakhan Rakhimov said something very important to me – especially to me: “Igor, my mother told me: “Son, always remember: an artist must be warm.” Short and clear. I was impressed by the depth and simplicity of these words.

Back to Alla Borisovna … Why do I quote these words? Igor TarkovNow it sounds prophetic: “You shine for yourself and only for yourself.” Because what we see now is sad. None of us could have imagined this. Because Pugacheva could have joined the ranks of the great Russian singers, but alas.

Has the ban not been lifted yet?

— Let’s return to your fate. Is the story related to the match the only such attack on Alla Pugacheva?

– What are you! A few years later, in the 2000s, the whole story was repeated again. The organizers of one of the concerts wanted me to perform on Red Square. I warned: “Do not stir up this whole thing, I have been included in the banned list by order of Pugacheva. They excluded me, my name is not suitable for mention on radio or TV.” – “Well, what are you talking about, it’s all in the past.” But … Later they told me how Alla Borisovna arrived and said: “Either my brand or Nadzhiev! They will not stand on the same stage.” The brand meant Philip.

Nevertheless, we stood on the same stage. Indeed, for a sad reason – in 2012, the famous composer, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation passed away. Marka Minkova. Let us all take him to his final place – Alla Borisovna, heaven, Joseph Davidovich Kobzonwho is still alive, such as Sasha GratzkyWe were all on the same stage. Everyone expressed their love, gratitude Mark Minkoff… I can still tell you a lot about Pugacheva. I just don’t understand this. When they say to me: “Igor, now she’s gone, and you start talking like this,” I respond: “Guys, stop it. I talked about this the year Valentina Legkostupova died, actually in August of the same year after her death. Where was Alla Borisovna then? She was right here. So don’t. I’m speaking out loud here. This is my life, this is my life … People who watch NTV, who see me on Superstar, are confused: “Igor, why haven’t we had you for 30 years?” I say: “Ask who? Tomes? Or to show business, native domestic people and their gray eminence Pugacheva?

– How are you now? After she went to Israel, did the “heroine ban” no longer apply?

— Interestingly, to this day it is still running on some channels. They say to me: “Igor, is this really still a ban?” But they still don’t invite me to any federal channel. I starred in the show “You are a superstar” – thank God. That’s it, no more special invitations. People write angrily: “Igor, when will all this end and justice be done? Your songs are so beautiful, they are so needed!” I say: Yes, my songs are beautiful, because my teachers are good people, respectable people, real masters. I understand what it means to convey to people a song about how to live.

– How do you feel about Pugacheva now?

– I forgave everything a long time ago. Thank God for everything. The Lord saved me, maybe from the worst situation – He saved my soul. Because in show business, past and present, you don’t wish that on your enemies. When people go crazy about getting fame, money, power. Everyone forgets that it is necessary to serve the people, to serve with your creativity. And don’t be narcissistic …