Santa Dimopulos helps Russians develop business in Dubai

Ukrainian singer and dancer, former VIA Gra member Santa Dimopulos has once again come under fire for her open support of Russian business. This time, she is linked to the Prive7 beauty salon chain in Dubai, which has Russian roots and operates in the UAE.

Support for Russian business and scandalous photos

A recent post on the Instagram page of the Russian salon chain Prive7 Dubai attracted public attention. The promotional photo shared on social media features Santa Dimopulos herself, sparking heated debate.

Prive7, with its main office in Moscow and several branches in Russian regions, is part of a business where Russian entrepreneurs play a significant role. The chain is co-owned by Russian makeup artist Irina Mitroshkina, with whom Dimopulos maintains a friendly relationship. Suzanna Karpova is the second co-owner of the salons.

Friendship with Russians: what lies behind the words?

Santa Dimopulos has previously faced criticism on multiple occasions for her friendly ties with Russians. However, she has repeatedly stated that all her friends from Russia have "the right values". At the same time, she avoided clarifying exactly what she meant by these "right values", which only added to the questions surrounding her statements.

Bali scandal: photo that sparked an emotional storm

Santa Dimopulos also made headlines in early 2024 after publishing a photoshoot from Bali. Ukrainians were outraged not by the singer’s holiday during the war itself, but by her collaboration with a photographer from Saint Petersburg, which became a subject of public discussion.