Popular Ukrainian singer Alexander Ponomarev in a recent interview told why he agreed to play the role of politician in the new film "Sotka".

Recently on the screens of Ukrainian cinemas came the comic film "Sotka" directed by Alexander Belyak. According to the plot of the film, a supermarket employee randomly breaks the jackpot, finding a mysterious jacket in his pocket that does not end with money. With their help the guy solves many of his problems.

Alexander Ponomarev played in this picture the role of the mayor of Odessa.

"There is the right mayor. I mean that there is a right mayor in the script. He is very close to me, because he was like the hero of the movie "The White Sun of the Desert". Remember: "I do not take bribes, I'm offended by the power"? ", - shared the singer.

In addition, Alexander Ponomarev noted that all his friends-politicians at the holidays, where he is invited, wants only one.

"By the way, when I visit my friends-politicians on holidays, I wish that they and their children after a political career can safely walk around the city and be proud of their name," said Ponomarev.

The singer said that he decided to participate in the filming of the film because of his favorite song.

"I always loved, I love and I sing a song about Odessa" At the Black Sea ". Time just do not record this song with the orchestra. And then there was such an opportunity, and I could not miss it. This song became the soundtrack to the film, "- added the artist.

Let's remind, earlier Andrey Danilko has estimated to the Ukrainian politicians.