Valeriya Interview - page 2

12 May 2008

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It’s well documented upon that you suffered from domestic violence what was it like seeing your life splashed all over the newspapers?

It was not my idea, it was my ex-husband who did it, I as silent for over half a year but he spread gossip, saying things about me, so I had to defend myself and defend my honour and honour of my family. I gave my first interview half a year later and told the truth, the whole truth.

You left the music industry in 2001 why did you feel that was necessary?

Because I felt hurt and my children as well and I realised that we needed some time to relax and forget about the worse things, it took time. And time has come that I could return I had to support my family and earn money.

You also wrote a book about your marital issues why did you do that?

It’s very important for many people in my country who have suffered from domestic violence and I feel them I understand them very well because I remember my living in desperation without any hope and, for many women, my book becomes a ray of light and I received many letters with words of gratitude.

You have become symbol and role model for women in Russia how does that make you feel?

Great I didn’t think that the result would be like this I just wanted to help and there are many women who have changed their lives.

How are you finding the UK?

Great it’s a great country very friendly people they speak to you on the street and smile at you. I thought that the British were more snobbish and your not.

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