In Kyiv, a farewell was held to the talented musician, songwriter and leader of the ADAM group Mikhail Klimenko, who died on December 7 at the age of 38 after a long illness. The musician's widow, Alexandra Norova, addressed those gathered at the National Philharmonic of Ukraine and her late husband with a touching speech that left no one indifferent in the hall.
“We always thanked God for each other, and thanked God for our love, for what he gave us. We lived together every day for 18 years. There wasn't a day that we didn't see each other and tell each other that we loved. I thank Misha, he is the best in the world: husband, father, lover, creative person. I thank God for our creativity. Thank you Misha for believing in me and always saying: you are cool, the best. And I always supported him,” she said with tears in her eyes..
A special place in the speech was occupied by Klimenko’s creativity (especially the ADAM project), dedicated to his wife.
" They will always remain in my heart, in my thoughts, in me. For all the songs dedicated to me. I thank you very much, I was so pleased. And now it’s absolutely priceless, very dear to me, all these songs and words are beautiful. I love you very much and will love you all my life. And you will remain in my heart forever,” she added..
The most poignant moment of the speech was Alexandra’s touching confession about the last sign from her husband. She said that shortly before his death, after hugging and kissing Mikhail for the last time in the hospital, she returned home and saw a tiny insect - a ladybug (popularly considered a messenger from heaven). “I arrived home and saw a ladybug, so small, flying near me. And then I realized that it was Misha. I even talked to her. And then the next day she arrived, after she knew that Misha had died and she was no longer there. I think that Misha’s soul gave me a sign that he was leaving me. I thank you, Misha. You're so awesome! This will never happen again, anywhere. Thank you for our awesome children,” said the musician’s widow.
In particular, Alexandra Norova thanked everyone for their support, prayers and kind words, noting that God has his own plans, and she is sure that Mikhail is “there next to Him”.
The Philharmonic Hall was strewn with fresh flowers - red and white roses - according to the request of the widow. At the entrance there were easels with the most famous quotes from ADAM songs dedicated to love: “Dance with me in full, let the divine light shine,” “Stay with me, give me to yourself, and I will give to myself” and others.
After his wife’s speech, those present honored the memory of the musician with a multi-minute ovation, which became the last manifestation of love and gratitude to the great artist.
Mikhail Klimenko died on December 7, 2025 after a three-week coma caused by complications of tuberculous meningitis.
" We've been apart for an hour and already miss each other. We write songs, we may butt heads, but this is a cool creative battle. This is interesting to us,” said Mikhail.
In particular, Ukrainian stars reacted with pain to the loss. Some had known the performer for a long time and recalled their stories together, while others went crazy from the romantic songs of Klimenko and his muse-wife Alexandra Norova.