Russian singer Grigory Leps apologized for remarks made in an… (семья · лепс · интервью)
Russian singer Grigory Leps apologized for remarks made in an interview with businessman Emin Agalarov on July 12, where he expressed sympathy toward Russian families earning between 200,000 and 300,000 rubles monthly, stating they manage to support two children despite financial constraints. He clarified that his comments were misinterpreted as dismissive of their struggles and emphasized his respect for hardworking families.
Consensus
- Grigory Leps apologized for remarks made in an interview with Emin Agalarov on July 12.
- Leps expressed sympathy toward Russian families earning between 200,000 and 300,000 rubles per month.
- He stated that these families manage to feed two children, clothe themselves and their children, and send them to school.
- Leps emphasized he grew up in an ordinary family and understands the difficulties many people face.
- He clarified that his words were misinterpreted as showing disrespect or lack of understanding toward financial struggles.
Points of divergence
- To 'make ends meet' for a Russian family in 2024, at least 73,9 thousand rubles per month were needed, according to a Rosstat study cited by RIA Novosti. — fontanka
- Masha Rasputina recently submitted documents for pension; her first payment was unexpectedly only 8,000 rubles, according to her husband Viktor Zakharev. — vm
- Tatyana Tarasova stated that life in Russia has become very expensive while salaries have remained unchanged. — vm
Coverage (5 sources)
- Grigory Lepsk apologizes for interview where he expressed sympathy for most Russian families who manage to live on 200,000–300,000 rubles a month — Дождь
- Grigory Lepsk apologizes for interview where he expressed sympathy for most Russian families who 'manage'... — Дождь (Telegram)
- Leps apologizes for his comments on 'feeding a family' with 200-300k rubles monthly — РИАМО
- Leps apologizes for sympathizing with families earning 200-300 thousand rubles a month — Фонтанка
- Leps apologizes for comments expressing sympathy to families with incomes of up to 300 thousand rubles — Вечерняя Москва