“The Whole Audience Felt Her Pain”: Ilmira Nagimova Breaks Down During Kazan Concert Following Brother‘s Death
Kazan, Russia - Singer Ilmira Nagimova performed through tears at a concert in Kazan yesterday, just days after learning of the death of her brother, Ainur Nagimov, in the Northern Military District zone. The emotionally charged performance drew widespread support from attendees and fellow artists,but also sparked criticism from some online.
The concert wasn’t simply a performance, but a shared experience of grief, strength, and love, according to concertgoers. A video posted online by a spectator captured the raw emotion of the evening, with the caption: “It was not just a concert – it was a experience of pain, strength and love. The whole room felt her pain.A deep bow for the courage to come out and sing, no matter what.” The tragedy has highlighted the personal toll the conflict is taking on families across Russia, and the arduous position of artists continuing to perform amidst national mourning.
Fellow singer ilvina, who was present at the concert, described it as “a difficult concert,” adding, “everyone in the hall felt the pain and feelings of Ilmira Nagimova. This is the underside of the artist’s profession.” Nagimova herself expressed gratitude for the audience’s support and subsequently announced the cancellation of scheduled concerts in Chistopol on October 20 and Tyulyachi on October 21.
The declaration was met with a mix of empathy and negativity. One online commenter wrote, “It’s a nightmare, I didn’t have time to bury it, it’s already concerts,” to which Nagimova responded, “I hope you don’t end up in my place.” The exchange underscores the complex reactions to public grief and the pressures faced by artists navigating personal loss while maintaining professional commitments.