The court ordered the eviction of Larisa Dolina from her apartment in Khamovniki. How an elite real estate deal turned into a legal precedent — and how the high-profile dispute ended.
The Moscow City Court has ordered the eviction of Larisa Dolina and her family members from a luxury apartment in the Khamovniki district. The singer has also been deprived of the right to use the residential property. The ruling was issued on December 25, 2025, putting an end to one of the most widely discussed property disputes of the year and triggering strong reactions within the legal and real estate communities.
How an elite deal turned into a legal precedent
The story began in early 2025, when buyer Polina Lurie responded to an advertisement offering an apartment for sale in central Moscow. After viewing the property, the parties followed the standard market procedure: a deposit was paid, preliminary and main sale agreements were signed, and the transaction was officially registered with Rosreestr.
However, after all formalities were completed, the seller refused to vacate the apartment and return the received funds. Larisa Dolina claimed that she had signed the contract under the influence of fraudsters and did not fully understand the consequences of the transaction.
Why the courts initially sided with the artist
District, city, and cassation courts initially supported the singer’s position. The basis for these decisions was expert opinions stating that the transaction had been concluded “under the influence of delusion.” This approach caused widespread debate and became a topic of discussion in the media and among legal professionals.
In the autumn of 2025, the case informally became known as the “Dolina scheme”—an example of a situation in which even a registered transaction could be retroactively reconsidered.
The turning point: the Supreme Court ruling
The decisive shift occurred in December. The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation stated that state registration of a transaction and the fact of receiving payment are of primary importance, and that a bona fide buyer must be protected by law.
On December 16, the court ruled that the artist was obliged to vacate the apartment. In the event of refusal to comply voluntarily, further enforcement was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Moscow City Court.
The final decision and its consequences
On December 25, the Moscow City Court upheld the buyer’s claim and ordered the eviction of Larisa Dolina and her family members from the disputed property. The possibilities for further appeals have effectively been exhausted.
Positions of the parties
At the time of publication, representatives of Larisa Dolina had not commented on the court’s decision. Previously, the defense insisted that the transaction was the result of fraudulent influence and did not reflect the seller’s true intent.
Why this matters beyond celebrity cases
Lawyers describe this case as landmark for the real estate market. The court’s ruling:
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confirmed the priority of protecting bona fide buyers;
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limited the practice of revising transactions after registration;
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reduced legal uncertainty in the luxury housing market.
The story of the Khamovniki apartment has become more than a property dispute—it serves as a clear signal: even a high-profile name does not guarantee exceptions from the rule of law.
