Татьяна Овсиенко - о расставании с мужем, группе «Мираж» и работе на зоне

In this exclusive interview, Tatiana Ovsiенко, a prominent 90s star, opens up about her tumultuous personal life, including her failed first marriage to Vladimir Dubovitsky, the adoption of her son Igor, and her long‑term relationship with Alexander Merkulov, who was imprisoned for murder. She recounts the years she spent waiting for him, the brief period after his release, and their eventual breakup. Tatiana also reflects on her return to the stage, her experiences with the band Mirage, friendships with Saltykova and Vetlitskaya, and her work in a prison setting. She shares anecdotes about a tattoo given by bandits, her struggles with alcohol, and her aspirations to become a mother. The interview covers her career milestones, the challenges of fame, and her personal growth. 00:00 – Day with Tatiana; 00:59 – Advertisement; 01:26 – Why the interview didn’t appear on platforms; 04:00 – Breakup with Alexander Merkulov; 06:15 – Crisis in the relationship; 09:23 – Advertisement; 11:08 – Meeting Alexander Merkulov; 13:23 – She didn’t care about his family; 17:04 – Love nest in Yalta; 18:05 – Arrest of Alexander Merkulov; 19:29 – She didn’t know what to do; 23:06 – He owes her nothing; 26:05 – Selling the apartment; 27:45 – Alexander’s release; 29:58 – She decided not to be a mistress; 30:11 – What the trial taught her; 32:46 – About infidelity; 35:18 – Where he was last night; 36:56 – What she regrets; 37:55 – Did Alexander raise his hand; 39:42 – Alcohol problems; 41:38 – Shame; 42:46 – Why artists are unhappy; 44:10 – She didn’t expect to return to the big stage; 45:45 – Lit’yagin is a schemer; 47:09 – Earnings in Mirage; 48:34 – Rules and chaos; 50:09 – Only Natasha Vetlitskaya was rich; 51:47 – Harassment in the 90s; 53:46 – Bandits at the concert; 57:35 – She collected her money and went to the bath; 1:00:09 – Work in prison; 1:03:29 – Meeting the authority ‘Kарандаш’; 1:05:06 – Why rockers didn’t like Mirage; 1:07:13 – Mirage’s crazy popularity; 1:10:23 – She is a workaholic; 1:11:24 – Meeting Vladimir Dubovitsky; 1:14:08 – Starting solo career; 1:15:00 – Lit’yagin and Sukhankina; 1:16:13 – Leaving Mirage; 1:16:57 – Help from Dubovitsky; 1:19:18 – Fearful performances; 1:20:52 – New wave popularity; 1:22:34 – She avoided star disease; 1:24:20 – 90s; 1:26:10 – She confidently walked her path; 1:27:10 – Promoting tracks for money; 1:30:47 – Good income and life on Rublevka; 1:34:08 – She is a big spender; 1:36:34 – Cancellation of seven concerts; 1:39:33 – Popularity today; 1:40:31 – Era of covers; 1:41:45 – School anthem; 1:43:36 – Why she doesn’t sing Fadeyeva; 1:46:04 – Son Igor; 1:47:39 – She fears losing him; 1:51:54 – Fateful meetings; 1:55:36 – Dreams; 1:56:38 – Mission; 1:57:33 – Beauty is reward or test; 1:59:42 – Plastic surgery; 2:01:05 – Gift from inmates; 2:02:40 – Faith in God; 2:03:28 – Love; 2:03:50 – Fear; 2:04:09 – She would do anything for a child; 2:05:08 – Soundtrack of life; 2:05:54 – What she would say to her younger self.