Ani Lorak (real name Karolina Kujek) comes from Chernihiv Oblast. The artist was the undisputed star of the Ukrainian music scenej. In 2008 she took 2nd place at Eurovision with the song “Shady Lady“The author of the song was a renowned Russian composer and producer. Philip Kirkorowformer husband of Alla Pugacheva.
The figure of Ani Lorak was known throughout the bloc of former USSR states. The singer gave concerts in all former republics, and in particular in Russiawhere she was offered the highest rates. Even the illegal annexation did not discourage her from performing in Russia. Crimea and occupation of the eastern territories Ukrainy. This was met with sharp criticism from many politicians and parts of Ukrainian society.
War in Ukraine. Ani Lorak performed in Belarus
In the face of protests, the singer canceled her concerts in Ukraine. At the same time, she was recording further commercial successes in Russia. She even became a coach on the popular TV show “The Voice of Russia”.
After February 24, 2022, the Ukrainian timidly condemned the war on her Instagram. However, this resulted in the cancellation of her concerts in Russia, where she permanently moved. Finally, she gave a long interview in which assured of its neutrality towards the war. As a result, it was included on Ukraine's sanctions list.
A few days ago, Ani Lorak performed on pro-Russian festival “Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk” Belarus. This further enraged Ukrainian society.
– I want peace all over the world. That's my dream – she said from the stage, without mentioning that a bloody armed conflict was taking place in her homeland.
– I want my children to be healthy, for my mother to be alive. This year I buried my father. Now I dream that my mother will be with me for many years. I dream of simple things – she continued.
Ukraine: Outrage over Ania Lorak's words
A famous Ukrainian producer reacted with harsh words to Ani Lorak's performance in Belarus Ihor Kondratiuk. He advised pro-Kremlin artists to talk about so-called “peace” and “friendship with neighboring countries” in the occupied territories of Ukraine, which are under regular shelling. According to Kondratyuk, it is there that such appeals will be most tangible.
– What I see is disgusting. It speaks for itself, not for Ukraine (…) Some illusions about “friendship of nations”… Let her come to Kurahove (in Donetsk region – ed.) and listen to what “friendship of nations” sounds like. Nasty Russian – he added.
The producer is convinced that the fugitive Ukrainian singers have no right to set foot on Ukrainian soil again. And the SBU should deal with them personally. – When someone is a traitor, it doesn't matter what they do. This person should be convicted if he comes to Ukraine. God gave Lorak connections and that's where her creation ended. Let her sing whatever she wants. We should forget about her, the producer added.