Alla Borisovna Pugacheva is undoubtedly a legend of the Soviet and Russian entertainment industry. She used to be highly admired. It is evident that her popularity has waned over time, and the younger generation knows little about the main female singer.
Throughout her nearly 50-year career, in addition to being a star, Alla Borisovna has amassed a substantial fortune, along with her husband Maxim Galkin. The couple enjoys a luxurious lifestyle. Details about the main female singer's career earnings and assets owned with her husband Maxim Galkin are in our report.
The singer's early years
Alla Borisovna was born in Moscow in 1949. She developed a passion for music from a young age and made her debut on stage at the age of five.
Pugacheva started her professional career in 1969 as a soloist in various musical ensembles. However, she truly rose to fame when she embarked on a solo career and released the renowned song “Harlekino”.
Alla Pugacheva performing at a concert in 1976
Apart from her concerts and social engagements, Pugacheva also actively participated in Russia's political scene. However, this occurred after she had reached the peak of her fame and become a prominent figure in the Soviet entertainment industry. In 1996, she was involved in the election campaign of presidential candidate Boris Yeltsin.
Alla Pugacheva alongside Boris Yeltsin
At the time, Alla Borisovna openly admitted that she was supporting the candidate for financial gain.
Later on, Pugacheva became involved in various political projects led by billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov. Despite her efforts, she did not achieve political success.
Alla Pugacheva with Mikhail Prokhorov
It appears that Alla Borisovna did not actually seek political success. Her participation in these projects was accompanied by substantial financial rewards from sponsors.
Alla Pugacheva’s income
During the Soviet era, well-known actors and musicians did not earn the millions that they do now. In the mid-1970s, Pugacheva received a modest fee of 47 rubles and 50 kopecks for a concert.
In the late 1980s, Pugacheva ventured into business by launching a perfume named “Alla”. Within the first few months, 100,000 units were sold. By the mid-1990s, the rebranded fragrance, now called Alla Pugacheva, was selling 200,000 bottles per month at a price of 25 dollars each, resulting in substantial profits for the singer.
Perfume “Alla Pugacheva”
Despite experiencing a failed deal that resulted in a 40% loss of shares in the perfume company, Pugacheva still holds the majority stake and the fragrance continues to be produced.
In addition to this, Alla Borisovna entered the shoe production business and later purchased a chip manufacturing plant.
By 2005, her money was estimated at between $20 million and $100 million.
Alla Pugacheva ended her live shows in 2010. However, she still performs, possibly for high fees. One performance by Alla Pugacheva currently costs 350 thousand euros. There's uncertainty whether she will perform in Russia again. Meanwhile, her husband Maxim Galkin earns 120 thousand dollars per performance and performs actively, but now in Israel where the couple lives after the start of the NWO.
Pictures from Maxim Galkin's live show in Israel.
Possessions of Alla Borisovna.
Throughout her lengthy career, Pugacheva amassed numerous lavish apartments and mansions. Alla Borisovna's most renowned apartment is a modest one on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow. In 2015, Alla Borisovna relocated to a castle in the Moscow region, choosing to rent out her apartment.
Alla Pugacheva’s apartment on Tverskaya.
The 170-meter apartment is valued at 200 million rubles. It could be leased for 220 thousand rubles a month. The uniqueness of the property comes from Alla Borisovna residing there for 14 years from 1980 to 1994.
Following the onset of the SVO, Pugacheva, along with Galkin and their two children, permanently moved to Israel. They live in an exclusive mansion in the enclosed village of Caesarea. Reports suggest that this house belongs to Maxim Galkin's brother, and the star couple is only guests there.
A property in the village of Caesarea, where the Pugacheva-Galkin family now resides.
The couple has put their castle in the village of Gryazi, near Moscow, up for sale, indicating that they may not return to Russia.
Alla Pugacheva’s castle in the village of Gryazi.
The couple estimated the value of their estates near Moscow at 1 billion rubles. It is currently unknown if there's any interest in the couple's castle.
Allegedly, Pugacheva also possesses 11 apartments in Miami, USA. Her daughter Kristina Orbakaite also owns luxury real estate in America, as previously reported.
However, Alla Borisovna did decide to return to Russia, seemingly to handle their property matters. She was spotted in Moscow at the end of August.
Apart from luxury, the prima donna also has a fondness for luxury cars. While in Moscow, she traveled in a Rolls-Royce Phantom, valued at 60 to 90 million rubles.
Clearly, despite Alla Borisovna's recent controversial reputation, over her long career, the Russian stage prima donna has achieved significant success and accumulated wealth through her talent.
