- There is no complete mutual understanding with the child,and there should not be, - says the musician. - Without contradictions, disputes between representatives of different generations, it is impossible to live and develop. I always gave my children the freedom to choose their own way of life. I do not press them, I do not impose my opinion, I just try not to repeat my mistakes. This, of course, does not save them from rakes and cones. But still, children would receive them much more if I did not give them my experience.
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I wanted my son to change his name
At one time I received a higher technical educationeducation, but eventually became a composer and musician. Rodion graduated from college in England, then received a red diploma from the Moscow Finance Academy. I was sure that he would devote his life to business, become very rich and successful. And my son decided to follow in my footsteps, quit his profitable business and 20 years after the stunning success of the song "Lucy" returned to the stage. Frankly, I was categorically against it, although I didn’t show it. I didn’t reproach him: “I spent so much money on your education, and you!” The only thing I suggested was that he take a stage name. I was worried that people my age, despite all of Rodion’s talents, would perceive him as the son of Oleg Gazmanov, trying to get ahead thanks to his famous last name. But my son replied that this was his last name too, and he would not take any stage names. And he is not afraid of difficulties and misinterpretations. In my opinion, this is a truly manly act, worthy of respect. I am always ready to help Rodion. Although before he would ask me to look at his lyrics and evaluate them much more often. Now he knows what direction to take without me. He has excellent taste. And now I show him my new songs, needing his outside perspective. And he sometimes makes comments, which I listen to. Rodion has released an interesting album, his singles are played on the radio, he successfully participates in television shows (now, for example, in “Toch-v- Toch”. — Antenna’s note). And he works around the clock. I am amazed at his capacity for work. I see how happy he is on stage, and I admit that he was wrong, he was wrong. After all, this is his place, not in business. Philip is currently searching for himself. He is studying, and at the same time, he is creating his own project with his friends. I can’t tell you the details, it’s a secret. I think you will find out everything soon. I will only note that this has nothing to do with creativity in general and music in particular. Although art is also present in his life. My son draws well, he is original. Even when Philip was little, Zurab Tsereteli saw his works and said that the guy has a future in the field of painting, the main thing is to develop his talent. Nikas Safronov and Alexander Shilov appreciated their son's paintings. And although Philip attends fine art classes at the college where he studies, for him it is just one of his hobbies. The second is sports. He got into it by looking at me. He saw that I do exercises every day, train. And he also wanted to become strong. He played football, rugby, now he is mastering jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. That is why he is physically developed very well. It is not surprising that he is periodically offered to work as a model, and he does it with pleasure. And I do not see anything shameful in it. It is better to play sports than to hang around in bars, drink, smoke. And girls like athletic guys. Philip is a very passionate guy. When he was still a child, he was captivated by the history of chivalry. He read books with bated breath, studied the subject thoroughly. He could describe the armor and weapons of a knight of any era down to the smallest detail. Soon he switched to studying Russian weapons. And again he mastered the topic from start to finish. I really want him to be interested in his future profession as well.
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