On the third evening of the Laima Rendezvous Jūrmala 2026 festival at the Dzintari concert hall, Alla Pugacheva and Maxim Galkin once again appeared before the public and journalists. This time, the most attention was drawn to the cane that the singer brought with her. During her communication with the press, the Primadonna explained for the first time that she broke her leg and injured her hip joint four months ago. Doctors warned her that recovery could take about six months, and during this time, she might not be able to move normally. According to the artist, such forecasts became a heavy trial for her. She recalled that she seriously feared she would not be able to get back on her feet, and her worries even led to panic attacks. However, she then decided to change her attitude towards the situation and focus on recovery. Now Pugacheva can walk independently, but sometimes uses a cane to feel more confident. The singer also explained why she constantly looked down at her feet during the first days of the festival: after the injury, she carefully monitors each step and tries to move as cautiously as possible. Maxim Galkin, for his part, denied rumors about his wife allegedly undergoing heart surgery. According to him, health problems are solely related to the broken leg, and the cane is just a temporary measure during recovery. During the conversation, one of the journalists noted that Pugacheva now walks with a cane like Raimonds Pauls. The singer smiled at the comparison and briefly replied, “What can you do…”. The artist's candid confession put an end to numerous rumors about her health. As the couple emphasized, the reason for the cane's appearance was not a heart disease but the consequences of a serious injury, after which recovery is still ongoing.