Dear friends, colleagues, loyal clients, fans, and our music family around the world,

For those who know Marat, and even for those who may not, I want to share something very personal and very difficult.

As many of you know, I usually stay far away from posting personal things like this, and I never ask for things like this, but with what sadly happened to Marat, this truly needs to be done.

Marat is not just a friend or someone I work with, he is family to me and all of us in the entertainment world. We have worked side by side for many years, on and off stage, through countless weddings, events, celebrations, and life moments. He is my brother in this business and someone I love dearly.

If you’ve ever seen videos on my page, chances are you’ve seen Marat, the one bringing laughter, joy, humor, and energy to everyone around him. He is the kind of person who lights up every room, makes people smile, and is always there for others without ever asking for anything in return.

Marat is a legend who has won millions of hearts. He is a loving husband to his wife Karina, a devoted father to his three beautiful children, Nicolette, Ariella, and Zackary, a son, a true friend, and one of the most kind, honest, and genuine people you could ever meet.

He is also someone who spent his life creating beautiful events and charity functions for others, helping people, supporting families, and giving from his heart. A person like Marat would never ask for money for himself or for his family.

But one unexpected health emergency changed everything in a single second.

This GoFundMe is fully approved by Marat’s wife Karina and their family, and every single dollar goes directly to them to help during this incredibly difficult time.

On April 7th, after returning home from visiting a venue with clients, Marat landed at Chicago O’Hare Airport and suddenly experienced unbearable, excruciating pain. He was rushed by ambulance to the hospital, where doctors discovered he was suffering from an aortic dissection, a life threatening tear in the main artery coming from the heart.

Doctors often call this a “bad luck illness” because it happens suddenly and without warning, often with no known cause. This illness has less than a 3% survival chance of even making it to the hospital.

The first hospital did not have the proper operating room or the specialized surgeon needed to save him, so six hours later he was airlifted by helicopter to another hospital equipped for this emergency. Eight hours after feeling the first symptoms, Marat was finally taken into surgery.

Doctors gave him almost zero chance of surviving the operation, especially during the first 24 to 48 hours.

By the grace of God, Marat is still here.

Since then, he has faced multiple critical complications, including several moments where his heart stopped and doctors had to revive him. He has been on life support, dialysis, ventilation, strong medications, and countless emergency procedures. In order to save his life, doctors were also forced to amputate one of his legs due to complete loss of blood flow.

He is still in critical condition and the road ahead is extremely long. Right now, every day is still a fight, and doctors continue doing everything possible to keep him stable and prevent further complications.

Doctors expect Marat may spend 3 to 6 months in the hospital, followed by at least a year of serious rehabilitation, therapy, medical equipment, medications, and ongoing recovery.

Karina and the children have been by his side 24/7, living through every painful moment, barely able to eat, sleep, drink, or even breathe through the fear of possibly losing their husband and father.

The thought of him not being there for their future milestones, walking his daughters Nicolette and Ariella down the aisle one day, or watching his son Zackary grow up, is something no family should ever have to face.

Marat has always been the primary provider for his family, the family he loves more than anything in this world.

Now, with overwhelming medical bills, rehabilitation costs, medications, specialized equipment, college expenses, household bills, food, and the uncertainty of the future, the family is facing an unimaginable emotional and financial burden.

Anyone who knows Marat knows he would be the first person to help anyone else without hesitation.

Today, I am asking for him.

Any donation, no matter how big or small, will help support Marat’s recovery and provide relief for Karina, Nicolette, Ariella, Zackary, and their family during the hardest fight of their lives.

If you are unable to donate, please keep Marat and his family in your prayers and please share this page.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, support, love, and prayers.