Lyubov Uspenskaya is a Soviet and Russian singer of Ukrainian descent, performer of urban romances and Russian chanson. Multiple recipient of the "Chanson of the Year" award. Born on February 24, 1954, in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR. Citizen of the Russian Federation since March 2024:
Yes, I am an American citizen and so is my daughter. But we decided to obtain Russian citizenship. Even though I was born in Ukraine, I love Russia, consider it my country, and never in my life do I want to leave Russia
Listening to this artist's tracks on official streaming platforms, social media, and other services indirectly contributes to financing the war — through taxes paid to the budget of the Russian Federation.
Since January 7, 2023, she has been under NSDC sanctions for anti-Ukrainian activity.
In April 2023, she was entered into the database of the "Myrotvorets" website for war propaganda, public support for Russian aggression, and the killing of Ukrainian citizens.
Lyubov Uspenskaya's Stance on the War in Ukraine
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Lyubov Uspenskaya published a vague "peace to the world" statement, which was subsequently deleted:
Today is my birthday... And today the war began... I was born in Kyiv, began my artistic career in the USSR. I lived in America for a long time. Now I live in Russia. Artists are people of Peace. In the broadest sense. We stand for Peace. For people to be happy and healthy, to rejoice, laugh, love, and be loved.... Singers and artists have always provided support to people in trying moments. And I will be with you, friends. I believe that everything will be fine! I believe! LOVE will save the world!
On October 7, 2022, the singer congratulated the "great man" Putin on his birthday:
I want to congratulate a true man, leader, and Great man of a Great country — our President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin — on his jubilee! I want to wish him long years of life, robust health, strength, patience, and wisdom! To always be at his best and make the right decisions!
In mid-June 2023, she endorsed and joined an initiative to pay monetary bounties to Russian servicemen from personal funds for destroying Ukrainian military German Leopard tanks.
In August 2023, after touring occupied Crimea with concerts, she shared her impressions:
Undeniably. Even the roads have changed. I remember how we used to travel here and I did not even want to work back then. Now there is a good highway, proper infrastructure. There has never been anything like this. It is a true blessing that Crimea is ours, that we brought it back and will never surrender it to anyone
In February 2024, speaking to reporters, Uspenskaya declared:
I am accused of being Ukrainian while loving Russia and supporting it. Because I know one thing: that Russia... I believe in this country. I believe that Russia wants peace. They want to confuse us, they want to destroy us. But no one will succeed in doing so. My grandmother used to say: 'No one will ever defeat Russia, and whoever tries to destroy us will all be destroyed themselves. But Russia will live on'
In June 2024, she visited the Donbas and performed before Russian soldiers.
