In the memory of the popular singer Abraham Russo, the weight of the terrible pictures of the past still float. February 2004 - the singer experienced a severe beating, which resulted in a concussion, a fractured nose and numerous bruises. The summer of 2004 is an attack in Athens with the same monstrous consequences. June 2006 - two auto accident on tour in Sochi: Abraham first suffered, and a few days later his musicians. July 2006 - a strange disease with dizziness and fainting (the actor believes that he was being poisoned). And, finally, that fateful August night of 2006 - the shelling of Rousseau's car in the center of Moscow, three bullets that hit Abraham in the leg, heavy bleeding and a 5-hour struggle of doctors for his life in the intensive care of the Institute. Sklifosovsky.
Death lasted three minutes
"You know, I died then," remembers the singer. He fell on the steering wheel of the car and "left." Death lasted three minutes, but during this time I saw much of what is written in the Holy Scripture. Subsequently I understood: there are no words "chance", "lucky", "accidentally". Only God can save, and now, whatever I do, I go to the temple, I pray and ask for the blessing of the Most High. "
Shortly after the tragedy, Avraam Russo and his wife, an American Morela Ferdman, who was at that time late in pregnancy, decided to leave for the United States. There was born their daughter Emmanuela. There the singer learned to walk anew and after a year and a half he resumed his concert activity. All this time he dreamed of one thing: to return to Russia. Contrary to everything that happened to him.
Welcome back, Abraham!
Thank you. You can not even imagine how happy I am that I'm at home! People, accustomed to my songs, worried about me, waited for my return. But I did not fail them: I promised to return - and I did it.
How is your health?
The left leg is still aching, but most importantly - the foot began to function. For a long time I could not rely on her, but now I even run, I play ball. Periodically, the leg swells - this is the consequences of getting a bullet into a vein, and therefore I have to wear a special stocking. Whatever one may say, traumas make themselves felt, especially in winter and spring. Even after the operation, I began to have problems with digestion. For a long time I could not eat properly, while taking many medications, and this provoked illness. I was banned from much of what I love, for example meat (the exception is chicken fillet). You can not fry, hot. You can eat fruits, greens, dairy products. Now I have a good appetite.
How are your wife and daughter?
They are very good at me, especially Morella. My wife was surrounded by such care that I quickly recovered. And the birth of Emmanuelle became for me in a difficult moment a real miracle. You know, they say, the children are our angels, so Emmanuela is my angel-savior. Now she is three years old.
Secret visit
Abraham, admit it, was not it scary to go back to where you actually actually survived?
You know, it's not scary. All the time that I lived in America, everything in me protested against the arbitrariness. My story is probably the only case in Russia, and in the world of show business, when a singer - not a gangster, not a drug lord, but a peaceful artist - shoots at someone's whim. But I myself am not timid, I said to myself: "My place is a stage, and my scene is Russia, and returning to where I should be is just a matter of time."
Why did they decide to return right now, but not earlier?
First, he was treated. Secondly, I did not want premature noise. However, I will tell you a secret: I once visited Moscow. Incognita. I was only a day and a half. I flew in one flight with a huge delegation of emigre priests who brought to Russia an icon of the Donskoi Mother of God. I remember from the porthole saw a thousand crowd of journalists and officials. I kept thinking how I could skip past and remain unrecognized. Fortunately, no one paid attention to me in the bustle ...
Frankly: I did not want my first visit to Moscow after his departure to the US was regarded as cowardly. I was going to return as I am now, triumphantly, without fear of anyone. Before, I was guarded by four guards, and today there is no need for it. I am confident in myself and that I'm doing everything right.
Your arrival in Russia was preceded by a loud statement that you intend to make public the names of your enemies ...
At the last moment, I realized that it's too early to do it. I still need to figure out a lot, to understand a lot, to check. But I know everything: the names of the customer of the crime, performers, intermediaries. Moreover, I know the amount of the "fee".
Have you conducted a personal investigation?
Yes. I did what the militia and other competent bodies failed. Find out the names of the criminals was not difficult, because those who are involved in the "black cause", sooner or later, they give themselves out. They can, for example, boast in the company of friends that they were "lucky" to shoot the most popular singer Avraam Russo, and then the word of mouth goes off. When the information came to me, it only remained to compare situations, names, details. And draw conclusions. True, there is a stone on my soul. At first, in the heat of anger and turmoil, I indiscriminately accused of aiding and abetting the villains of Joseph Prigogine, which I regret very much today. Joseph is not involved in my dramatic story ... The time will come, and I will name the names of all the villains!
"With a white flag in hand"
Avraham, it was Prigogine that you chose as the "reanimator" of your popularity in Russia. Why?
I began my career here with Joseph. And only thanks to him he went to the stage, otherwise he could remain a restaurant artist. Then there were misunderstandings, about which I have already said. We did not communicate with Prigogine for eight months. Both are people with ambitions, and it prevented us from finding out the relationship to the end. When, at last, we sat down at the negotiating table, we realized that all mutual insults were provoked by people from our surroundings ... Joseph better than anyone knows my musical material, knows my character, preferences, outlook on life. I simply do not want to work with a new person.
It seemed to me or did you really become wary?
Appeared, yes. Once I fell victim to my openness and sincere attitude to people and I do not want this to happen again. Previously, I did not understand that having a heart-to-heart talk with friends (in any case, as they called themselves) can turn into big problems for me. I was growing up in an atmosphere of good and trust and did not know that in show business other things are respected: cynicism, lies, duplicity. When my affairs went up the hill, gossips and intrigues began. One got the impression that many of my colleagues tried to survive me from their hangouts, and indeed from show business. I was credited with an affair with Kristina Orbakaite, they said that I beat off wives from oligarchs. Taking the opportunity, I declare: I generally prefer not the rich, but the poor girls, it is more pleasant to deal with them (laughs).
After I left for America, many turned away from me. Cristina came with her husband, Igor Krutoy and his wife, always gave kind words to Katya Lel. But most of the colleagues stopped talking to me, afraid that those who are against me will find out about it. They were even afraid to say hello, they were so scared. But I do not hold evil and resentment. God is their judge.
Maybe it sounds strange, but I needed even a long rest in America. I have drawn conclusions, and now my position is this: I am a friend to everyone and at the same time a stranger, I know everyone and at the same time I do not know anyone. This simplifies the relationship.
And how did colleagues react to your return?
Differently. Some, for example, came to Prigogine and asked: "Joseph, are not you afraid to work with the popular singer Avraam Russo? He's got a criminal reputation. " And then the calls with threats finally fell. Like, do not take on Rousseau, otherwise ... Imagine? But Joseph realized: this is a "trap for an idiot." He boldly got down to business.
How to start a new career cycle?
I release three albums and three clips. I will go on a tour of Russia - I will give 20 concerts in the regions and finish it in Moscow. Then I'll go to America to finish the business - I opened a restaurant there, which needs to be controlled. Then another tour is planned: Russia, Germany, Australia and America ...
I want everyone to understand: I came back with a white flag in my hands, without mourning anyone.
This does not mean that I capitulated - just starting life with a clean slate. I'm not afraid of anyone except the Creator. They shot me, but I did not die. Hence, God saved my life for something and something I have not yet completed on this Earth.
Prayers of loved ones ...
Who else, except his wife, helped the popular singer Avraam Russo recover after an attempt on his life?
"My mother is very worried about me. She did not want me to go to Russia to the last, but when I realized that I would not change my decision, I resigned myself. My mother prays for me every day, and I live by her prayers. "
"I can not imagine myself without my daughter anymore . In my darkest hour Emmanuela returned my interest in life. Now Morela and I are thinking about the second child. "
"You may not believe it, but after I was assassinated, my brother Jani opened a gift. Entering the temple, he sees the flying angels, the soul of the parishioners and can tell the man what happened, is and will be. Learning about this, people began to come to him, cancer patients. He began to treat them ... This miracle was preceded by a fateful meeting for his brother. He met in Syria with one hermit-hermit. Their communication was long, and, apparently, the brother turned out to be an apt pupil. Once I told my friend Ashot about the gift of my brother. He only smiled skeptically, but soon asked me to find out from Dzhani whether it was possible to help his dying father. The brother called the patient's soul and said that in two days he would be discharged from the hospital, but he will live only six months. The old man died in six months and four days. "