Results of the “MUZ-TV Awards 2026. Movement”: ceremony winners, Zivert’s triumph, Vanya Dmitrienko’s victories, awards for Sergey Lazarev, Kirkorov, Kino, Leonid Agutin, and the full list of nominees.
MOSCOW — On June 6, one of the key events on the Russian pop scene took place at Live Arena outside Moscow: the 21st MUZ-TV Awards 2026. Movement. This year, the concept of the large-scale show was built around the idea of continuous development, transformation and the evolution of sound. Sophisticated technological stage design, dynamic visual direction and bold performances clearly showed where the modern industry is heading.
The ceremony was hosted by Vanya Dmitrienko, Regina Todorenko, Lera Kudryavtseva, Nikolai Baskov, Vladimir Marconi, Dmitry Maslennikov and Marina Kravets. This line-up helped maintain a balance between a televised entertainment show, humor and the ceremonial weight of the awards.
Zivert’s absolute triumph and the new wave
The main heroine and undisputed triumph of the night was singer Zivert. The artist took home three golden plates in key categories:
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Best Female Artist — confirming her undeniable leadership on the scene;
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Best Solo Concert — for her conceptual stadium show Somewhere in Retro at VTB Arena;
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Best Song — for the high-profile collaborative single Bank, recorded with hip-hop artist Icegergert.
A significant generational shift took place in the male solo category. The Best Male Artist award went to Vanya Dmitrienko, who surpassed such established heavyweights as Dima Bilan, Sergey Lazarev and Philipp Kirkorov in the voting. Dmitrienko also shared the victory in the Best Collaboration category with young actress Anya Peresild. Their joint track Silhouette, featured as the soundtrack to the blockbuster Alice in Wonderland, won over both the jury and streaming audiences.
Quote of the night: “I am very happy for this year’s Artist of the Year, Vanya Dmitrienko. You were right to say that behind every artist there is always a huge team. This is an absolutely well-deserved award,” Zivert said emotionally from the stage.
Consistency from the masters and the “Renaissance of the Year”
Sergey Lazarev once again confirmed his status as one of the industry’s leading visual performers, taking home awards for Best Concert Tour (Showman) and Best Video (If I Could).
The award also paid special attention to veteran artists and the continuity between generations. The special award For Contribution to the Development of Culture went to legendary composer Alexander Zatsepin, while the prize For Contribution to the Development of Popular Music was presented to Leonid Agutin. The audience greeted the Voice of a Generation award for the iconic rock band Kino with a standing ovation.
One of the most discussed categories was the special Renaissance of the Year award, which went to Philipp Kirkorov. His appearance on stage and acceptance speech became a vivid statement of experience, resilience and professional longevity.
Quote of the night: “I am above this, but why should I put myself on such a pedestal? I am still an active player, a team player, and I am still far too young. Fifty-nine is no reason to take yourself out of the race and step into the shadows. This is the result of a tremendous amount of work by each of us...” Philipp Kirkorov said.
Full list of winners of the MUZ-TV Awards 2026. Movement
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Best Male Artist — Vanya Dmitrienko
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Best Female Artist — Zivert
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Best Song — Icegergert, Zivert — Bank
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Best Album — Moya Mishel — Angels and Not Quite
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Best Group — The Hatters
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Breakthrough of the Year — Bond s knopkoy
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Best Collaboration — Vanya Dmitrienko, Anya Peresild — Silhouette (OST Alice in Wonderland)
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Best Cover Version — Polina Gagarina — Odin v pole voin (BEARWOLF)
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Best Video — Sergey Lazarev — If I Could
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Best Lyric Video — Dima Bilan — Bitter Rain
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Best Dance Video — Klava Koka — Gossip. Noise. Look
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Best Concert Tour — Sergey Lazarev — Showman
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Best Solo Concert — Zivert — Somewhere in Retro (VTB Arena)
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Best Online Artist — Marie Kraymbreri
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VK Music Choice — Icegergert
Special nominations:
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Renaissance of the Year — Philipp Kirkorov
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Voice of a Generation — Kino
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For Contribution to the Development of Popular Music — Leonid Agutin
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For Contribution to the Development of Culture — Alexander Zatsepin
The MUZ-TV Awards 2026. Movement captured an important trend: the industry is no longer afraid to entrust leading positions to younger artists such as Vanya Dmitrienko, Bond s knopkoy and Icegergert, while still preserving deep respect for classic performers and major figures of the show business establishment. As the ceremony’s director Felix Mikhailov noted, “movement is the ability to move from one point to another,” and the Russian music scene appears to have found that trajectory with confidence.
