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Andrey Viktorovich Gubin was born on April 30, 1974, in the city of Ufa. When he was eight years old, his family made the decision to move to Moscow — a step that largely determined the future fate of the aspiring artist. The move was not easy for the family. In the first years in the capital, Andrey’s parents faced serious everyday difficulties: his mother was unable to find a job due to the lack of a Moscow residence permit, so his father became the sole breadwinner in a family with two children — Andrey and his younger sister Anastasia. The family rented apartments and often moved from place to place, which was especially hard on Andrey. Constant changes of schools and surroundings made it difficult to make friends and fostered a sense of loneliness, which later…

Alena Valentinovna Sviridova (née Leonova) is a Russian singer, composer, and songwriter, one of the most recognizable pop artists of the 1990s and 2000s. She is known for her refined style, intelligent lyrics, and the ability to organically combine pop music with elements of jazz, chanson, and singer-songwriter traditions. Alena Sviridova was born on August 14, 1962, in the city of Kerch (Crimea). From an early age, she showed an interest in music and the arts, which largely determined her future life path. Early years and education Alena’s childhood was spent in various cities across the USSR, which helped shape her broad cultural outlook. In her youth, she received musical training, studied piano and guitar, and worked on vocal technique. Sviridova received her higher…

Alsou (born Alsou Ralifovna Safina; born June 27, 1983, in Bugulma, Tatar ASSR, USSR) is a Russian pop singer, television presenter and actress. She began her music career at the age of 15 and gained widespread recognition with the songs «Зимний сон» and «Иногда». In 2000, Alsou represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song «Solo» and finished second — at the time, the country’s best result in the history of the competition. Her repertoire also includes such well-known songs as «Всё равно», «Вчера», «Иногда», «Я тебя не придумала», «Не молчи», «Мы с тобой», «Я учусь не бояться» and other compositions. Childhood and family Alsou was born in…

VIA Gra is a Ukrainian female pop group founded on September 3, 2000, in Kyiv by producers Dmitry Kostyuk and Konstantin Meladze. Kostyuk initiated the project and served as its original executive producer, while Meladze became its music producer, composer and the author of the overwhelming majority of its songs. The first line-up consisted of Alena Vinnitskaya and Nadezhda Granovskaya (Meykher). Over the group's 25-year history, 20 performers were members of the project, while the best-known line-up is generally considered to be Anna Sedokova — Nadezhda Granovskaya — Vera Brezhneva. On May 23, 2025, Konstantin Meladze officially announced the end of the project following the release of its final single, «Galileo». VIA Gra became one of the most recognizable pop…

Avraam Russo (birth name — Abraham Ipjean) is a popular singer of Armenian origin, born on July 21, 1969, in Aleppo, Syria. One of the most recognizable lyrical voices of the 2000s and a star of the Russian pop scene, he is the performer behind such hits as “Daleko-dalyoko”, “Lyubov’, kotoroy bolshe net”, “Prosto lyubit’ tebya”, “Obruchal’naya”, and many other popular songs. Origins and Early Years Avraam was born into an Armenian family. His father, Jean Ipjean, served in the French Foreign Legion and took part in World War II. His mother, Maria, worked as a nurse. When Avraam was seven years old, his father passed away, and the family moved to Paris. Life in France greatly influenced his future: he absorbed…

Alexander Nikolaevich Buinov was born on March 24, 1950 in Moscow, into the family of military pilot Nikolai Alexandrovich Buinov. His mother, Klavdia Mikhailovna Kosova, was a trained musician and teacher, thanks to whom the children grew up in an atmosphere of musical discipline. At his mother’s insistence, Alexander attended a music school, studying piano. The studies were difficult, but the persistence of the family paid off — he passed his final exam with “excellent.” The artist later recalled that his brother really used to chain him to the piano so he wouldn’t run away from lessons. Early years and first bands Buinov’s childhood took place around the Tishinsky Market district — a place full of mixed subcultures and street groups.…

Alexander Nikolaevich Serov was born on March 24, 1951 in the village of Kovalyovka, Mykolaiv Region, Ukrainian SSR. A Soviet and Russian singer, composer, arranger, Honored Artist of the RSFSR (1989), and People’s Artist of the Russian Federation (2004). One of the most recognizable male vocalists of the late 1980s and early 1990s, he is known for hits such as “Madonna,” “I Love You to Tears,” “Starfall,” “Suzanna,” and “Nostalgia for You.” Early Years and Musical Education Serov’s interest in music appeared during his school years — he played alto horn in a brass band. Later, he taught himself piano and became deeply fascinated by Western pop music, especially Tom Jones. After graduating school, he…

Alexander Nikolayevich Malinin (birth surname — Vyguzov; born November 16, 1958, Sverdlovsk) is a Soviet and Russian singer, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (1997), and People’s Artist of the Russian Federation (2006). He is one of the most recognizable performers of Russian romances and lyrical pop music of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Early Life Alexander was born in Sverdlovsk (now Yekaterinburg) in a family not connected with professional music. His father was Nikolai Vyguzov, and his mother, Ludmila Vasilievna, worked in domestic services. His parents divorced early, and after the separation his mother returned to her maiden name, Malinina, which Alexander later adopted as well. His musical abilities appeared in childhood: he taught himself to play…

Aziza Abdulhasanovna Mukhamedova (born April 10, 1964, Tashkent, Uzbek SSR) is a Soviet and Russian singer, known for her uniquely powerful and richly colored voice. A laureate of international competitions, a finalist of the Jurmala festival, and one of the brightest performers of the late 1980s–1990s. Her vocal style is a fusion of Eastern melisma, academic training, and pop-stage expressiveness—qualities that made Aziza an artist with a truly distinctive stage persona. Early Years and Musical Family Aziza was born into a family of renowned Uzbek musicians: Father — Abdurakhim Mukhamedov, Honored Artist of the USSR, composer, and teacher; Mother — soloist of a chapel, conductor and music school teacher. Music accompanied her from early childhood: Aziza…

Alena Apina (full name — Elena Evgenyevna Apina, née Lyovochkina; born August 23, 1964, Saratov) is a Soviet and Russian pop singer, composer, poet, radio host, actress, and vocal coach. She was awarded the title Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (2002). She is a laureate of the “Ovation”, “Golden Gramophone”, and “Song of the Year” awards. She rose to nationwide fame as the lead vocalist of the group “Kombinatsiya” (1988–1991), and later as a successful solo artist with hits such as “Uzelki”, “Elektrichka”, “Ksyusha”, “Bukhgalter”, “Lyokha”, “A Song About Women’s Friendship”, “Lunnye nochi” and others. Early Life Elena…

Moby (real name — Richard Melville Hall; born September 11, 1965, in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, USA) is an American electronic musician, composer, producer, DJ, singer and multi-instrumentalist. One of the most prominent figures on the American electronic scene of the 1990s and 2000s, he has worked at the intersection of techno, house, ambient, downtempo, trip-hop, punk rock and pop music. Moby achieved worldwide fame with the album Play (1999), which sold more than 12 million copies and became one of the most commercially successful electronic albums of its era. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. Moby's best-known tracks include «Go», «Feeling So Real», «Porcelain», «Natural…

TIK (Sobriety and Culture) — a Ukrainian folk rock / pop rock band from Vinnytsia, founded in the 2000s and becoming one of the most recognizable groups thanks to their vivid image, ironic lyrics, social satire, and the unique style of frontman Victor Bronyuk. Their songs “Oleni,” “Vchytelka,” “Sosiura,” “Alkohol,” and “Bazaar” became nationwide hits and brought the band wide popularity across Ukraine. Formation of the band: 2000–2004 The story of TIK begins in the dormitory of Vinnytsia State College No. 1. In the late 1990s — early 2000s, two students — Denys Repey and Victor Bronyuk — decided to create a music group. That was when the name “TIK” was born, meaning “Sobriety and…

Vitas (real name — Vitaliy Vladasovich Grachev) is a Ukrainian-Russian singer, composer, and actor, known for his unique voice and extraordinary vocal range. He was born on February 19, 1979, in Daugavpils, Latvia. The artist is famous for his exceptionally high notes, original delivery, mystical stage image, and iconic hits such as “Opera #2”, “The Bird of Happiness”, and “Mama”. Early Life Vitas spent his childhood in Odesa, where his family moved soon after his birth. His musical talent emerged at an early age. He graduated from Secondary School No. 35 and a music school, majoring in accordion. In addition to mastering the instrument, young Vitaliy was actively involved in amateur performances and vocal training. After school, he performed…

Philipp Bedrosovich Kirkorov is a Russian estrada and pop singer, producer, actor and songwriter. He was born on 30 April 1967 in Varna, Bulgaria. Since the late 1980s, his career has gone through several distinctly different stages — from traditional estrada and television festivals of the late Soviet period to large-scale concert productions, digital-era pop music and collaborations with artists of younger generations. Kirkorov is a People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, a recipient of the Order of Honour and a multiple winner of Russian and international music awards. His repertoire includes «Атлантида», «Ты, ты, ты», «Зайка моя», «Единственная моя», «Дива», «Ой, мама, шика дам!», «Я за тебя…

Alla Borisovna Pugacheva is a Soviet and Russian singer, composer, actress, stage director and music producer. She was born on 15 April 1949 in Moscow. Pugacheva’s professional career began in the 1960s, while nationwide fame came after her victory with the song «Арлекино» at the Golden Orpheus festival in 1975. By the end of the decade, she had become one of the central figures of Soviet popular music. In 1991, she was awarded the title of People’s Artist of the USSR. Over several decades, Pugacheva created a repertoire spanning Soviet estrada, pop music, elements of rock, synth-pop, romance and theatrical musical performance. Her interpretations of «Арлекино», «Всё могут короли», «Этот мир», «Маэстро»,…

Shura (Alexander Vladimirovich Medvedev, born May 20, 1975 in Novosibirsk) is a Russian pop singer known for his unmistakable stage persona, lisping vocal delivery, bright late-1990s hits, and emotional openness. His artistry, biography, and image made him one of the most recognizable figures of post-Soviet pop culture. Shura became a symbol of an era where personal courage, painful honesty, and artistic shock value blended into a unique cultural phenomenon. Early years: a difficult childhood and character formation Shura was born to Vladimir Shapkin and Svetlana Medvedeva. His parents met when the father was 20 and the mother was 17. A year later, Alexander was born. The couple split almost immediately: the father did not take part in raising his son, the mother married Nikolai…

Ruslana Stepanivna Lyzhychko (Ukrainian: Руслана Степанівна Лижичко; born May 24, 1973, in Lviv) is a Ukrainian singer, songwriter, composer, producer, conductor and public figure. She gained international fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with Wild Dances, becoming the first Ukrainian representative to win the competition. Her music combines pop and dance-oriented electronic music with elements of Ukrainian folk music, particularly the traditions of the Carpathians and the Hutsul region. Ruslana’s best-known songs include «Світанок», «Знаю я», «Аркан», «Коломийка», «Дикі танці», «Wild Dances», «Dance with the Wolves», «Wild Energy», «Moon of Dreams»,…

Ruki Vverh! is a Russian music project that achieved mass popularity in the second half of the 1990s through the partnership of Sergey Zhukov and Alexey Potekhin. Their songs combined Eurodance, dance-pop, simple synthesizer arrangements and deliberately direct lyrics about love, school, growing up and breakups. At the turn of the 1990s and 2000s, Ruki Vverh! became one of the most popular Russian-language pop projects of its generation. Malysh, Student, Kroshka moya, Chuzhie guby, Pesenka, Alyoshka, 18 mne uzhe, On tebya tseluet and other songs received heavy radio and television rotation, while the group’s concerts attracted audiences of many thousands. The classic Zhukov–Potekhin duo ceased to exist in 2006. Sergey Zhukov later resumed concert activity under the name Ruki…

The group “Ranetki” emerged in the summer of 2005 and almost instantly became a phenomenon of the Russian youth scene. It all began when four schoolgirls — Anya Rudneva, Lera Kozlova, Natasha Shchelкова, and Zhenya Ogurtsova — passed a casting call for a music project where participants were required not only to sing but also to play instruments. On August 10, 2005, the band officially received the name “Ranetki”, and by the end of the year the lineup solidified with the arrival of bass player Lena Tretyakova. This became the very “golden lineup” that would make the band iconic for an entire generation of teenagers. Early Steps: Basement Rehearsals and Faith in Music The rehearsals took place in the basement of a mansion in Gorky Park…

ЯR (also styled as Я:R) is a Russian music project created by Yulia Osina-Fridman and Sergey Guanin in the first half of the 2000s. The duo’s work combined electronic pop music, trip-hop and more intimate singer-songwriter compositions. Both members wrote music and lyrics and later continued working as songwriters for other performers. The surviving repertoire of ЯR includes the songs «Я тебя люблю», «Я не боюсь (Высоты)», «Дышать», «Бег по кругу», «Половина пути», «Не смотри», «Друг от друга шаг», «Солнце», «Без тебя», «Птицы», «Самые смелые» and other compositions. Some of the project’s material later found a second life in performances by…