He now views the end of his marriage as part of a total "reset" of his identity, transitioning from a Russian superstar to an international entrepreneur.
A central theme of the Vpiska episode is Morgenshtern's claim that Ksenia Sobchak "set him up" during their infamous 2021 interview. He argues that Sobchak’s team used psychological tactics and "earpiece" instructions to lead him into making controversial statements about Victory Day. These comments triggered the legal pressure that eventually forced him out of the country. He characterizes her interviewing style as a predatory performance rather than a genuine conversation. Divorce and Personal Toll
Morgenshtern describes his departure not as a planned move, but as a forced escape from a "stolen life". After facing accusations from high-ranking Russian officials regarding his lyrics, he fled to Dubai. In the interview, he reframes this displacement; while he lost his Moscow mansion, car collection, and restaurant, he views his new life in Dubai as an upgrade fueled by a fresh "motivation" to build something even more profitable. The "Sobchak Setup"
The move from their established life in Moscow broke the domestic foundation they had built.