A luxurious palace, owned by the famous singer Alla Pugacheva and comedian Maxim Galkin, is located in the village of Gryaz near Moscow. This was reported by Upl.uz.
Currently, this famous couple resides in Cyprus, and the palace is gradually being left unattended. According to local residents, the staff has completely left their jobs, which is related to the owners' difficulties in paying utility bills and employees' salaries.
According to neighboring residents, the palace does not fit the village environment and stands out among other houses with its disturbing architecture. Landscape designer Yuliya Kovaleva emphasized in an interview with journalists that the area around the palace has not been maintained for a long time.
The branches of the trees have grown wildly, ornamental bushes, lawns, and living fences are in a neglected state. Local residents believe that the decline in maintenance began with the departure of the staff.
First, household staff and gardeners left, then cleaners and gardeners, and finally, security personnel exited. Currently, only the video cameras installed around the area and a remote-controlled security service monitor the order.
At the beginning of 2025, the wall around the palace is being repaired. Local woman Anastasya Derevyanko stated that this work may be related to the intention to sell the property, but no buyers have been seen in the village yet.
After the repair work is completed, construction materials are scattered in front of the door, and rust marks are visible on the doors. Inside the palace, maintenance has also declined in areas that previously housed a fireplace room, kitchen, winter garden, and sports complex.
Although the elevator installed in the building requires about 100,000 rubles annually, these costs are not being covered. Air conditioning systems, heating systems, and cooling equipment are also not being repaired, which will lead to additional costs for the future owner.
Real estate agents say it will be difficult to sell such a palace. The unique style of the building may not attract buyers.
Moreover, according to neighboring residents, just as Maxim Galkin's declining reputation may have affected the price of his apartment, the value of the palace may also decrease. Local residents consider the palace a disturbing building that does not fit the village landscape.
One of the neighbors noted that chickens are being raised next to the palace and dogs are running around, while a simple village shop is located in front of it, which shows a stark contrast to the environment of the building. Lawyer Dmitriy Krasnov commented on rumors about the confiscation of the famous couple's property under the law regarding discrediting the Russian armed forces.
He stated that such measures would only be applied to individuals who spread false information or pose a threat to state security. According to Krasnov, the Russian Investigative Committee has not found grounds to initiate a case against Pugacheva and Galkin, so the likelihood of confiscation is low.
Vladimir Kapustin, president of the real estate owners' association, emphasized that the palace cannot be demolished. According to the instructions of the Russian Supreme Court, demolition of buildings is only applied when there is a serious threat to safety or significant violations of construction regulations are identified.
Experts believe that all standards were met in the construction of the palace, so demolition is not anticipated. If demolition occurs, the cost, along with waste removal, will be approximately 40 million rubles.
Kapustin recommended adapting the building to modern needs. Elite real estate expert Andrey Kovalev stated that the monthly maintenance costs for the palace are approximately one million rubles.
This includes property tax, utility services, security, and valuable items in the interior,
