For nearly two decades, the enigmatic Russian-born media baron charmed the British establishment. The pandemic, Ukraine war and change in government now find him in social Siberia
The last grand party that Evgeny Lebedev held nearly ended in disaster. It was in December 2021: one of the Christmas bashes he was famous for hosting for celebrities, socialites and politicians, including his old friend and ally Boris Johnson. Johnson was still UK prime minister and was considering imposing another Covid lockdown, but Lebedev was determined to carry on.
He is single, but we talk just before the fourth birthday of his daughter Maria, known as Masha. She lives alternately with her mother in London and with him. He is a proud and observant father. “She’s a very bright light in my life… It’s been incredible to watch her growing up, particularly in juxtaposition with what I’m finding out about myself. You see everything you know is learnt because you see her learning, and everything is new.
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