Kirkorov Opens Family Memorial at Moscow Cemetery
A memorial was opened at Troekurovskoe Cemetery in Moscow for the parents of Russian pop star Philip Kirkorov, with the artist personally overseeing the project and relocating the remains of his mother, grandmother, and grandfather from Bulgaria. The ceremony took place on September 9, 2026, and was attended by family, friends, and public figures.
Consensus
- A memorial was opened at Troekurovskое Cemetery in Moscow for the parents of Philip Kirkorov.
- The memorial honors Bедros Kиркоров and Viktoriya Kиркорова.
- The ceremony took place on September 9.
- Philip Kirkorov personally oversaw the installation of the memorial.
- The remains of Kиркорov's mother, grandmother, and grandfather were brought from Bulgaria.
- The remains were reinterred at the cemetery and placed near the grave of Bедros Kиркорov.
- The event was attended by Philip Kirkorov's children, Allo-Viktoriya and Martin.
- Several public figures, including Yevgeny Petrosyan, Tatiana Navka, and Andrey Malakhov, attended the ceremony.
- The date of the ceremony, September 9, was chosen due to its historical significance: the liberation of Bulgaria by Soviet forces in 1944.
- The memorial reflects the family's history and artistic legacy.
- Philip Kirkorov stated that he continues to feel his parents' presence in his life.
- The memorial cost approximately 10 million rubles.
Points of divergence
- Kirkorov personally transported the remains of his grandfather from Bulgaria to Moscow. — gazeta_spb
- The ceremony began with a prayer service. — fontanka
- Kirkorov removed the cloth covering the monument while playing his father's hit song 'Guarda che luna'. — fontanka
- Kirkorov stated that he does not know if time exists in the afterlife, and hopes his parents did not have to wait long. — fontanka
- Kirkorov said he continues to mentally communicate with his parents and recognizes their traits in himself. — vesti
- The sculptor, Valery Belikh, worked on the monument for about a year. — vesti
- Kirkorov had previously reinterred his mother and grandmother at the cemetery on July 28. — vm
- The work on the monument lasted about half a year. — tg_mash
- Kirkorov arranged for the transfer of his mother and grandmother's remains in July, and later learned that his grandfather's remains were also moved. — gazeta_spb
- Kirkorov chose a strict black suit and brought a bouquet of white roses to the event. — gazeta_spb
- Nelli Kobzon, widow of Soviet People's Artist Joseph Kobzon, attended the ceremony. — riamo
- Marina Yudashkina, Klara Novikova, and Vladimir Vinokur attended the ceremony. — fontanka
Coverage (12 sources)
- Nelli Kobzon arrived at the opening of the Kirkorovs memorial at Troekurovskoye Cemetery — РИАМО
- Kirkov moved his grandfather's ashes to Moscow along with the remains of his mother and grandmother — РИАМО
- Kirkorov arrived at the opening of the family memorial at Troekurovskoye Cemetery — РИАМО
- Kirkorov brought to Russia the remains of another relative - SPB Newspaper - Saint Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
- «I do not know if there is time there». Kirkorov opened a memorial to parents at Troekurovskoye Cemetery — Фонтанка
- Kirkorov honored his parents' memory at Troekurovskoye Cemetery — Вести
- Philip Kirkorov installed a family memorial for 10 million rubles at Troekurovskoye Cemetery — now here is not only the grave of the buried in March last year Bedros Kirkorov, but also the ashes of his mother, grandmother and grandfather. — Mash
- Monument to parents of Philip Kirkorov opened at Troekurovskoye cemetery — Вечерняя Москва
- Philip Kirkorov will open a family memorial at Troekurovskoye Cemetery — РИАМО
- Filipp Kirkorov united parents in one memorial at Troekurovskoye Cemetery - SPb Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
- Filipp Kirkorov will open family memorial at Troekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
- Kirkorov will open monument to parents at Troekurovskoye cemetery — Вести
Key entities
- Filipp Kirkorov
- Troekurovskoe Cemetery
- Moscow
- Russia
- Bulgaria
- Victoria
- Lyusya Chebotina
- Troekurovsk
- RIA Novosti
- Saint Petersburg
- SPB RU News Newspaper
- StarHit
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