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
The move from their established life in Moscow broke the domestic foundation they had built.
