The Astoria Grande liner, transformed into a floating stage during a music cruise from the "ZHARA" TV channel, gathered a star-studded lineup: Ilya Zudin, Sogdiana, and Betsy. From October 2 to 10, passengers enjoyed performances by artists on the decks, admiring the views of the Mediterranean Sea. The route started from Antalya, included a stop in Port Said (Egypt), then Kusadasi, Bodrum, and Marmaris (Turkey), after which the liner returned to its starting point. Ilya Zudin spoke about his impressions, family, the work of the "Dynamite" group, and the conflict with former soloist Ilya Durov.

Zudin is delighted with the cruise, calling the atmosphere friendly and almost familial. He notes the welcoming nature of the staff and the "ZHARA" team. The audience at the concert gave him a very warm reception; the entire hall stood up almost immediately. The artist thanks the listeners and is glad to see new fans. He emphasizes that the main thing for him is to be sincere and give people positivity, and they reciprocate.

Fans often approach Zudin to thank him for his concerts. He admits that he finds this very pleasant, as music is his life. Public attention does not bother him, although in 2001, when he traveled by metro, he felt uncomfortable due to ill-mannered people. Now he lives outside the city and has come to the conclusion: the less he sees people, the more he loves them. The last time he went into the metro was a year and a half ago due to traffic jams, but he prefers his car, where he listens to and writes song sketches. He rarely rests, usually in January. Last January he spent in Thailand, which he adores for its food, smiles, positive people, sun, and sea. Among his travels, Jamaica and Argentina particularly stood out. In Argentina, he met Vladimir Turchinsky, with whom he was friends for a long time. The song "Jamaica" was written before his trip there. Producer Yuri Aizenshpis suggested shooting a music video for this song in Jamaica, which was Zudin's dream.

Regarding his work with Aizenshpis, Zudin says that the producer was tough, but this is necessary, as he invests his own money and resources. Arguing with Aizenshpis was unproductive, but sometimes he listened to Zudin's opinion. The artist is very grateful to the producer for his paternal support and help. His photograph still hangs in the studio, and Zudin often wonders if Aizenshpis would have liked this or that track.

Regarding the conflict with former soloist Ilya Durov, Zudin states that he has no conflict, but Durov has grievances against him. Zudin does not understand his position. Durov left the group in 2010, stating that he saw no prospects in "Dynamite." Zudin began a solo career, and by 2014–2015, everything had improved for him; there were more concerts, new tracks, and music videos. In 2024, Durov called and suggested reuniting. Zudin began offering organizers to book both of them, and to compensate for the additional expenses, he shared his fee with Ilya. Thus, joint concerts began. At the invitation of Vadim Takmenev, Zudin invited Durov to participate in "Superstar," which gave them a new surge of popularity.