Ukrainian singer Olya Polyakova defended her stage colleague Jamala, who was criticized for performing the Ukrainian anthem in a modern style. In Instagram-stories, the artist took the side of the singer. Polyakova noted that Jamala performed really powerfully at a charity football match in London. The performer also added that the artist can perform the anthem in his own way, because in this way he expresses himself.

" I listened and I want to tell you that it was very cool and talented. The originality of the artist is appropriate in the performance of any work, if it is done honestly, with soul and talent. In general, the performance of the anthem should not look like at the Soviet parade. This is a triumph of the spirit, and our Ukrainian spirit is the spirit of creativity, search and self-expression. So Jamala, it was fantastic! "

By the way, Olya herself also sang the anthem of Ukraine at a football match.. The singer before the start of the match between Tottenham and Shakhtar sang " Polyakova sang the anthem, also in a modern arrangement by musician Dmitry Saratsky.

Netizens were stunned. They showered Olya with compliments and noted that the artist powerfully sang the anthem: "