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Maria Shukshina criticises singers SHAMAN and Philip Kirkorov
Russian actress Maria Shukshina criticised singers SHAMAN and Philip Kirkorov in an interview with Teleprogramma.
She said modern culture is declining and that some performers put money and shock value ahead of morality.
Shukshina said she initially had a positive impression of SHAMAN, whose song “I Am Russian” became widely popular.
She argued that he later moved towards commercial and vulgar material, and said he was becoming a “freak” for money.
She also accused Kirkorov of seeking attention at any cost, citing his use of a cross in a performance at the Kremlin.
Shukshina said both singers were trapped by success built on vulgarity and a lack of values.
The coverage gives no response from either singer or says what happens next.
Maria Shukshina criticised singers SHAMAN and Philip Kirkorov in an interview with Teleprogramma.
She said modern culture was rapidly deteriorating and accused some performers of pursuing money and shock value.
Shukshina said SHAMAN initially made a very positive impression on her, but later moved toward commercial and vulgar material.
She said Kirkorov was willing to do anything for shock value and referred to his actions involving a cross in the Kremlin.
Shukshina said she felt some sympathy for the performers, whom she described as slaves to success built on vulgarity and immorality.
- Who
- Maria Shukshina criticised singers SHAMAN and Philip Kirkorov.
- What
- She accused them of pursuing commercial success and shock value at the expense of morality.
- When
- The interview was reported on October 22 and October 23, 2026.
- Where
- The interview was with the publication Teleprogramma; the location of the interview is not stated.
- Why
- Shukshina said modern culture was deteriorating and performers were acting for money and attention.
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ТВ Mail and Рамблер published reports about Shukshina’s criticism of SHAMAN and Kirkorov.
Леди Mail reported Shukshina’s remarks from her interview with Teleprogramma.
- Interview publication
- Teleprogramma
- SHAMAN
- Yaroslav Dronov
- Other performer criticised
- Philip Kirkorov
- Interview report dates
- October 22 and 23, 2026
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What people are saying
Когда SHAMAN только появился в публичном пространстве, он вызывал у меня крайне положительные эмоции.
И я считаю, что надо было продолжать в том же духе — не сваливаться в сторону коммерции, каких-то пошлых, нелицеприятных вещей
Хотя мне их даже в чем-то жаль: они — рабы своего успеха, к сожалению, построенного на пошлости, бездуховности и безнравственности