Alla Pugacheva: a great interview for “Tell Gordeeva”

Alla Pugacheva opens the interview by reflecting on her early piano lessons (00:00) and the emotional tremors she feels when playing (3:18). She explains that the conversation serves as a legacy for her children (5:24) and discusses her decision to leave Russia and the reasons behind it (7:18). The singer recounts how political figures, such as Kiriyenko, approached her in September 2022 and her response (8:30), as well as the hardships her family endured when her father was declared a foreign agent, including the teasing of her children at school (10:56). She emphasizes the importance of conscience over fame (11:20) and shares her experiences of exile, describing how she and her family had no citizenship or home (13:24). Pugacheva criticizes Russian authorities, labeling their arrogance as inherent (17:18), and explains why she never left the USSR, noting the lack of opportunity (20:06). She offers advice to her audience (24:42) and reflects on her personal life, including her marriages (1:18:34). The interview continues with discussions about her songs, her relationships with other artists, her political views, and her hopes for future generations, concluding with a heartfelt message to her fans (3:33:12).