The author of the hit "I'll kill you, boatman" from the 90s became impoverished - he works part-time as a presenter at the "Mafia" table and sells autographs, and for the first show in 10 years it was still not possible to gather even 50 viewers.
The 58-year-old Professor Lebedinsky is preparing for a small concert in the USA. Organizers expect to gather 50 people, but so far they have sold less than half of the tickets. To fill the room, they rewrite to those who were previously interested in the show. The artist himself expects to earn about 9 thousand dollars.
At the same time, Lebedinsky hosts "Mafia" games - participation in an evening with him costs 50 dollars. He and his wife also sell signed photos in the genres of nude, nature and street photography. This is how the singer tries to make money from his hobby.
Alexey lives in an apartment of about 136 square meters with two other people. According to the local registry, housing is not registered in his name. Previously, in 2024, the artist's wife rented one of the three rooms to generate additional income.
After immigrating from Russia to the United States in 2014, Lebedinsky almost stopped performing. In recent years he suffered from anxiety attacks in crowds and among strangers. Playing Mafia and returning to the stage help him deal with his fear of communication.
In August 2026, the singer filed for disability in the United States. According to him, the payments amount to almost $1,000, but he will also receive medical care and social support.