“People, understand me!”: Valery Meladze explained why he continued to use the phrase “Glory to Ukraine!” at a concert in Dubai 03.01.2023, 17:45

During his concert in Dubai, the artist responded to the provocative shouts of one of the spectators. At the address of the 57-year-old singer, the man shouted: “Glory to Ukraine!”. Hearing this, Meladze took off his microphone and whispered the slogan. “Heroes… Oh, beautiful! I adore you!” assured the fan. Afterwards, the artist told those present that he was “out of politics”. The viewer published a video of his communication with Valery Shotaevich on the Internet.

The singer’s behavior was criticized by many famous Russians. Actress and TV presenter Yana Poplavskaya reminded that Meladze holds the title of Honored Artist of Russia and People’s Artist of Chechnya. “He loudly swore his love for the Russian and Chechen people. But at that moment the artist’s voice disappeared, turning into a whisper! – reproached the performer of the hit “Girls from high society.”

The singer was even condemned by his friend Otar Kushanashvili. “I love Valera Meladze and Valera Meladze loves me. But should a public man, a pillar of the stage, say what he said, where he said it, and how he did it? No, I didn’t, “said the TV host.

The leader of the Just Russia – For Truth party, Sergei Mironov, called for Valery Meladze, who performs concerts abroad, to be stripped of all his titles. “Having parties outside the country and even supporting criminal songs – is that ‘out of politics’? His behavior is reprehensible. A truly Russian artist cannot and should not behave like this,” the politician emphasized.

Albina Dzhanabaeva’s husband tried to justify himself to the Russians. Meladze posted a photo of himself taken in the car. The singer assured that he strives for one thing – to reach an agreement between the Russian and Ukrainian peoples.

“People, I want you to hear me and understand my words. For 10 months now I have been living like many other people with a feeling of heaviness and sadness. It happens that the nations that I love dearly are in a conflict in which people are dying. I CAN’T AND I DON’T WANT TO HATE ANYONE AND I DON’T TRY TO PLEASE ANYONE. My only dream is that the antagonism will end and harmony will be established between the nearby nations. And for this I am ready to give all my strength, ”Valery Shotaevich wrote in his Telegram channel.

A native of Batumi lived in Ukraine for many years, so he reacted painfully to the beginning of the special operation. Meladze made a video message calling for an end to hostilities. He then suspended the tour. The artist was depressed for more than three months, he even announced his retirement from show business. However, in the summer, the singer performed on stage again.

In December, the artist toured the cities of Germany. At a concert in Berlin, he asked his older brother to stand on stage. Constantine reluctantly granted his request.