- September 21, 2025
- 4:45 am
- Israel
Alla Pugacheva’s daughter, Kristina Orbakaite, will perform in Israel on September 18, 2025, at the “Sounds of the Sea” festival in Ashdod. This event attracted attention after Russian media highlighted that its logo is done in the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
Orbakaite, who avoids discussing the war, faced criticism again for possible support of Ukraine. Rising tensions loom over her music career in Russia, where the artist’s performances are under threat.
The festival is organized by Boris Belodubrovskiy, a journalist and producer known for his pro-Ukrainian stance and long-standing friendship with the singer. It is important to note that Kristina previously posted a black square on Instagram calling for peace and hatred of war, but later this post was deleted. This reflected her reluctance to speak openly on the subject. Later, she noted that the events happening in Ukraine cause unpleasant feelings for her family.
September 18, 2025, at the “Sounds of the Sea” festival in Ashdod Kristina Orbakaite
From the organizers:
“The unique Kristina Orbakaite with a single concert in Israel!
Unique, amazing, and beloved by the audience, Kristina will fly to Israel for just one concert, which will take place as part of the annual traditional Ashdod festival “Sounds of the Sea,” which has long become a true musical brand of the country!
The festival will take place on September 18, 2025, at the Ashdod amphitheater.
The “Sounds of the Sea” festival always features a large-scale program, which this time will be opened by the Ashdod Chamber Opera Orchestra and three tenors with hits of Italian music.
The headliner of the “Sounds of the Sea-2025” festival, the magnificent Kristina Orbakaite, a singer, dancer, theater, and film actress, will perform hits that have touched the hearts of a huge army of listeners: “I Will Give You Love,” “A Migratory Bird Soared in the Sky,” “Just to Love You,” as well as the famous legacy of the great Pugacheva: “Call Me with You,” “You Exist in the World,” “Let’s Talk,” and many other songs.
Kristina’s new song “Life is One,” which she will definitely sing, has a direct connection to Israel: its author is the leading 9th channel Boris Belodubrovskiy, who will also host the “Sounds of the Sea-2025″ festival program.
It will be an unforgettable evening!
Doors open: 19:30
Concert starts: 20:30
*Previously purchased tickets are valid.
*Tickets for Ashdod residents are subsidized.
With the support of the Ashdod municipality, the City Culture Company, and the Tourism Development Company”
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https://amphi-ashdod.co.il/item.asp?item=3044
Criticism and Pressure
The topic of support or condemnation of the war in Ukraine does not leave the Russian music scene. As an example, Valery Meladze, who also began to face threats of losing citizenship due to his silence regarding the conflict. Accusations of ties with pro-Ukrainian concert organizers can complicate his situation.
Discussion of Artists’ Positions
An analysis of the circumstances surrounding the priorities of Russian artists shows how much the geopolitical situation affects their careers. The reluctance to openly discuss the war has not freed many musicians from criticism, and their creativity is sometimes under threat.
Reluctance to Speak Publicly
Nevertheless, many artists continue to keep their distance from discussions. This leads to concerns among those who expect a balanced situation. In light of the escalation of the conflict, such issues only grow, creating a context for the aforementioned artists who try to balance their popularity with public opinion.
Conclusions on the Cultural Situation
The situation around Orbakaite’s performance in Israel reflects a broader conflict in which artists become hostages of political realities. The silence of many of them underscores the complexity of relations within Russian society and the threat posed by external pressure.
World culture has once again faced changes. The outcome will depend not only on the positions of the artists but also on the evolution of public opinion. What role musicians will play in the future conflict is difficult to predict, but current trends clearly indicate the need for discussions and defining their own positions.
