Ukrainian pop performers are modern. Singers of Ukraine: young talents and celebrities
On Russian stage every second – if not every first! – a performer originally from Ukraine. Moreover, this tradition, started in the good old days Soviet times, continues to this day.
Joseph Kobzon
Joseph Kobzon
The most significant contribution to the Soviet, and now to the Russian stage, is, of course, Joseph Davydovich Kobzon. The singer was born in the city of Chasov Yar, Donetsk region; subsequently the Kobzon family lived in Lvov, Kramatorsk and Dnepropetrovsk, where Joseph graduated from the local mining technical school. Kobzon received his musical education at the Odessa Conservatory.
In the 50s of the last century, Joseph Davydovich left for Moscow, where he has lived since then. But he doesn’t forget his homeland, and it pays him back: Kobzon has the title people's artist Ukraine, and in Donetsk in 2003 they even erected a lifetime monument to him.
Lyudmila Senchina
Lyudmila Senchina
The Cinderella of Russian pop music was born in the village of Kudryavtsy, Bratsk district, Nikolaev region. From there the family moved to Krivoy Rog, where Lucy graduated from school. Senchina received her musical education in Leningrad, at the Rimsky-Korsakov School, but she believes that her singing talent was given to her by her native place: “In Ukraine, everyone sings, cleanly and beautifully, especially in the villages.”
Alexander Serov
Alexander Serov
Another native of the Nikolaev region is Alexander Serov, his small homeland- Kovalevka village. And, according to him, he still loves the village - “with soul and heart.” Serov received his musical education in Nikolaev, where he also directed the VIA "Singing Young Boys", and after moving to Chernivtsi - the VIA "Cheremosh".
By show business standards, success came to Serov quite late, after 30 years, when he broke into Soviet stage with songs by Igor Krutoy. Alexander Nikolaevich, despite the fact that he has long and firmly settled in Moscow, does not forget Ukrainian language, which he likes to demonstrate at concerts. With age, he feels nostalgia more and more strongly, but does not let it run wild: “I try to get away from memories of the past, they suck in and can lead to depression.”
Lolita Milyavskaya
Lolita Milyavskaya
The singer was born in Mukachevo, graduated from school in Kyiv, graduated from the Institute of Culture in Tambov, and first appeared on stage in Odessa. True, then she did not sing, but spoke - the genre in which she initially performed was called “conversational miniature.” There, in the city by the sea, her creative and family union with Alexander Tsekalo took shape. The cabaret duo "Academy" moved to Moscow to try their luck in the early 90s, where its soloists eventually made a career - first together, then separately.
Lolita comes to Kyiv infrequently, only for concerts, although the two people closest to her live here - mother Alla Dmitrievna and daughter Eva.
Natasha Koroleva
Natasha Koroleva
Natasha Koroleva (then Poryvay) has the most pleasant memories of her childhood in Kiev. It did not take place in the most prestigious area - on Borshchagovka, where the future singer first went to kindergarten and then to school. Neighbors still remember that Natasha always sang, even if no one asked her to do so. The future star did not study very well (they say that mathematics and physics were the hardest for her) and after the 8th grade she entered the Circus School.
On stage from the age of 3: she made her debut with the song “Cruiser Aurora”, performed with the Great Children's Choir of Radio and Television of Ukraine. At the age of 16, Natasha went to Moscow to audition for the popular composer Igor Nikolaev, for whom she long years became a wife and muse. Now the singer comes to Kyiv only to visit.
Anastasia Stotskaya
Anastasia Stotskaya
She was born in Kyiv in the family of a resuscitator and an artist. When Nastya turned five years old, her parents decided that it was time to teach her something. Mom took Nastya to music school and a dance club - the future star danced in the famous children's ensemble"Kiyanochka" at the Kiev Teacher's House.
The parents wanted their daughter to become a doctor, but she categorically cannot stand the sight of blood, so she followed her brother, actor Pavel Maykov, to the RATI. She became famous after the musical "Chicago" and winning the competition " New wave"in Jurmala. She comes to Kyiv quite often - she visits her relatives, last year she took part in the show "Star Plus Star" on the "1+1" channel.
Valeriy Meladze
Valeriy Meladze
Unlike previous Kiev stars, the last romantic of the Russian stage, as Valeria is often called, was born and raised in Batumi, Georgia. But Ukraine played far from a role in his life and in the life of his brother Konstantin. last role. The Meladze brothers graduated from the Nikolaev Shipbuilding Institute, where they created music group"Dialogue". Solo debut Valeria took place in 1993 in Kyiv - at the Roksolana flower festival, after which he signed the first contract in his life.
Lives in Moscow, but often visits Kyiv with his brother Konstantin, who loves this city very much and moves to Russian capital not going to. At least for now.
Stas Kostyushkin
Stas Kostyushkin
But the largest diaspora in Russian stage, of course, Odessa. This city, as one of its natives, lead singer of the group “Tea for Two” Stas Kostyushkin, assures, supplies talent not only for itself and Ukraine and Russia, but also for the whole world - America, Israel, Australia. “Probably,” says Stas, “there is something in the spirit of the Black Sea, and in the very atmosphere of this city, in its air, about which Utesov once sang: “Here is the air that I breathed in as a child, and plenty of it.” I couldn't breathe."
True, Kostyushkin did not live long in Odessa: when he was only a year old, his parents moved to Leningrad. But they still came to their grandparents every year to warm up and swim in the sea. Stas always wanted to be like his Odessa grandfather, military journalist Mikhail Iosifovich Shulman. In his honor, he named the Stanley Shulman Band, with which he began performing, deciding to make solo career.
Larisa Dolina
Larisa Dolina
Despite the fact that Larisa Alexandrovna’s passport says “Baku City” in the “Place of Birth” column, she considers herself a native Odessa resident, since she moved to this city at the age of three. In Odessa, Dolina graduated from a music school, studying cello, and subsequently sang in pop orchestra"We are Odessa residents." Higher musical education the singer received already in Moscow - in music school named after the Gnessins.
Despite the fact that the singer’s Odessa childhood was not the most fabulous - according to her recollections, she was malnourished and lived in a damp semi-basement for several years after moving, Larisa Alexandrovna loves her hometown, often visits it and, at the first opportunity, inserts songs about it into your speeches.
Vera Brezhneva
Vera Brezhneva
Vera Brezhneva is our last – in time! - present Russian show business. When at the Golden Gramophone award ceremony the presenter mistakenly called her a Kievite, Vera corrected him: “I’m not a Kievite, but a Makeyevka, which is much cooler these days.” She graduated from the Dnepropetrovsk Institute of Railway Transport Engineers, majoring in economics.
From 2003 to 2007, Brezhneva sang in the VIA-Gra group, and was part of its so-called “golden lineup”. Lives in Kyiv. But since today rare concert and the project on Russian television does without the participation of a singer, most spends his time in Moscow.
Taisiya Kondratyeva
The Ukrainian stage has always been famous for its extraordinary talents, and the female half is undoubtedly its adornment. Owners of beautiful clear voices, dazzling appearance and unique charm - popular singers Ukrainians delight their fans. And whether it’s an established star or a young, aspiring starlet, everyone has their own unique flair. It doesn’t matter what language they sing in, international English and Russian, or melodic Ukrainian, their singing pleases the ears of true music lovers. Let's talk about some of them.
Eurovision winners
They brought Ukraine international recognition at the prestigious European song competition. And if last year’s winner Jamala is on everyone’s lips, then the first winner, Ruslana, has become a little forgotten. But her victory deafeningly announced the Ukrainian stage to the whole world. Ruslana is a singer whose performance was watched by more than one and a half billion viewers. In twenty-five countries, her songs took pride of place. Ruslana is a singer whose tours took place all over the world, for example she performed at the opening Olympic Games in Pekin. And the singer’s external characteristics did not go unnoticed; recently the L’Oreal company invited her to become a new “face”. In collaboration with the Dj team, Ruslana developed her own unique style of performance and music. Of course, at the Eurovision Song Contest, Ukrainian singers took other places of honor , just look at the second place taken by Ani Lorak.
Millionaire singer Kamalia
Among Ukrainian singers there is an undoubted talent and at the same time a dream come true - Kamaliya Zahur, real name Natalya Shmarenkova. Since childhood, her parents noticed musical inclinations in her, and from then on her ascent to the Olympus of fame began. At just sixteen years old, she became a laureate of the Chervona Ruta, then there were tours to Poland, filming of her first video, and victories in festivals. Real success came after three victories at the all-Ukrainian “Song Opening Days”. Being a beauty, Kamaliya also won beauty contests. It was not for nothing that a Pakistani millionaire noticed her; they got married in 2003 and have two children. Singer Kamalia Zahoor also tested herself as an actress - she starred in several films.
Singers of the era
There are also Ukrainian singers who are a sign of an entire era. Generations have grown up listening to their songs. Sofia Rotaru is one of them. She received the nickname Bukovina Nightingale for her vocal abilities. Thanks to her talent, Sofia managed to rise from the level of a collective farm performer to all-Union, and then international recognition. Rotaru, being an ethnic Moldavian, easily sang in many languages, remaining close and understandable to any audience. Her songs are known and loved all over the world.
Irina Bilyk became an idol in the early nineties and since then has been recognized and loved throughout Ukraine and beyond. Then her songs became a real revolution, a transition from the Soviet style of performance to new trends. Irina’s success was truly dizzying; she traveled all over Ukraine several times, conquered Poland and Russia. And today Bilyk is a welcome guest at any prestigious concert. And singing is not Ira’s only advantage: she is also a poet and composer, writing songs both for herself and for famous performers.
The group “Via-Gra”, which captivated listeners, is also called the present era bright songs, beautiful voices and real shows at their performances. Its composition changed several times, but its fame only grew, conquering not only the post-Soviet space, but also global heights.
Young talents
Time does not stand still and changes recognized talents new ones are coming. Ukrainian singers fall into the hearts of listeners. More recently, Zlata Ognevich, Alyosha, Marichka Yaremchuk appeared, they delight the audience with fresh voices, colorful clips, and new styles. Many came to the stage, so to speak, “from the people.” And all-Ukrainian talent shows such as “Ukraine Has Talent”, “X-Factor”, the projects “Voice” and “Chance” became the stepping stones for such stars. They gave way to the stage for many favorite performers. Some of them are Anastasia Petrik and Aida Nikolaychuk.
Nastya Petrik
Nastya is still quite young girl, (born in 2002) but has already reached high altitudes. She's a winner" Junior Eurovision"in Amsterdam and "Children's New Wave" in Artek, and these are only the biggest achievements. And it all started with the show “Ukraine’s Got Talent.” Then she had to perform elder sister Victoria. The song she chose was too difficult for Vika, so the presenter invited little Nastya and the girls sang a duet. The jury liked her performance so much that later in the competition they participated as a pair. From that moment on, the little singer’s career took off. Anastasia Petrik became a winner of many competitions and festivals. She has sung duets with famous singers and has a rich repertoire. They predict a great future for her, comparing her with American singer Ella Fitzgerald.
Aida Nikolaychuk
For the beautiful Odessa native, the X-Factor show served as a launching pad. However, she managed to break through to her chance of success only after the second attempt. Having taken part in the online X Factor project, the girl qualified for the third season of the show. In the finals, it was not an easy fight that awaited her, because real talents had gone there, but audience choice were on Aida's side, and she became the winner. Now Aida has the opportunity to realize her youthful passion for music. She gives many concerts and collaborates with the recording company Sony Music. Her repertoire includes own songs, there is even a single. Now the singer has decided to compete for the right to perform in Kyiv at Eurovision as a representative from Ukraine. Just recently there was news about Aida’s marriage, she has a son, Maxim.
And that's not all
In fact, there are many more of them: beautiful and sweet, sincere and talented singers Ukraine. You could write a whole book about them all; no article can contain everything. And it doesn’t matter whether they are famous or just beginning singers of Ukraine, they give us their creativity, promoting Ukrainian music, expecting recognition and people's love.
13.12.2016, 16:00
Both ours and yours
Without Taboo continues to write about Ukrainian performers and groups that do not hesitate to earn money by performing in the aggressor country - Russia.
We have already published a list of. They hit him like this famous personalities and teams like Ivan Dorn, Loboda, Pur:pur, SunSay (Andrey Zaporozhets), Mushrooms, Max Barskikh and Vera Brezhneva. What does it have to do with those who moved to Russia? Ani Lorak, Taisiya Povaliy and Django we took it out of brackets, and "VIA Gro", Konstantin Meladze and Elku considered to be conditionally “Ukrainian” artists who have long established themselves on the Russian stage.
As we wrote earlier, in tour schedule Potap and Nastya Kamensky There are now no Russian sites - probably the extensive criticism has had an effect. Although, the duet sometimes appears at Russian national concerts.
Veterans of the stage act according to the same scheme - Sofia Rotaru, Irina Bilyk, Olga Polyakova and Verka Serduchka - they don't tour in Russia, but occasionally appear at the anniversaries of their Russian friends, award presentations and New Year's programs. In addition, the same Andrei Danilko admitted in an interview with journalists that he performs at closed corporate events and private parties.
With ostentatious reluctance, she refused to perform in Moscow and DJ Anastasia Topolskaya- “favorite person” of People’s Deputy Sergei Leshchenko. The deputy's lover wrote on social networks that criticism of her Moscow sets made her feel a little Ani Lorak.
Without Taboo, I tried to feel what it was like to “be Ani Lorak”, and, after analyzing open sources, has compiled an additional list of Ukrainian artists who still allow themselves to earn money by performing in the aggressor country.
1. Dmitry MONATIK. You may not know who this is, but among the 30+ category, this young man is held in high esteem. Ukrainian singer and dancer, participant in the popular show "X Factor" and coach of the very popular program "The Voice Children". According to M1 TV channel, MONATIK - Ukrainian "singer of the year"(yes, the times of Pavel Zibrov, Ivo Bobul and Alexander Ponomarev are over). At the end of December, Dmitry will “whirl” the audience in Sochi, and at the beginning of 2017 he will perform in Yekaterinburg, Ufa and Chelyabinsk.
2. Anna Sedakova. Ex-soloist of "VIA Gra", like others former members groups (Loboda, Vera Brezhneva), also a frequent guest in Russia. For example, in October she “took Kazan” - her fans posted photos from the concert on the social network (below - ed.).
Anna Sedakova becomes Taisiya Povaliy
3. Nikita Alekseev. Participant in the "Voice of the Country" show, winner of the M1 Music Awards 2016 in the "Breakthrough of the Year" category. In 2015, the young artist became famous thanks to the remake of the 90s hit from Irina Bilyk’s repertoire “And I’m Plivu U Chovni” and his song “ drunken sun". Alekseev has already become a frequent guest at various Russian hodgepodges like "Song of the Year" or "Golden Gramophone". And in August he gave solo concert V Krasnodar. Next year he has a concert planned in Svetlogorsk.
Be on time everywhere like Alekseev
4. Quest Pistols. Shocking Ukrainian group in 2016, she visited at least four Russian cities with concerts, and in March 2017 they planned to “take” Kazan (perhaps inspired by Sedakova’s successful performance).
Updated lineup
5. Time and Glass. This pop group is Potap’s production project and, although the showman himself now avoids concerts in the Russian Federation, he still sends his charges to earn money. In the summer, this duo had a concert in a Moscow club, and recently the guys went to receive an award from Russian radio.
The entire male population of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus is dying for them. Ordinary Ukrainian girls, with different education, With different corners our Batkivshchyna, were able to conquer this or that part of the world.
The pride of the country, the world business card Ukraine and we could not help but pay attention to the most beautiful and talented. OFFICEPLANKTON is pleased to present the 10 most beautiful singers our beloved Ukraine.
Alena Vinnitskaya
A brutal rocker - that’s the image Alena fits. Gained popularity thanks to the most successful project of 2000 - the group " Via Gra“, where she sang together with other charming ladies: Nadezhda Granovskaya and Anna Sedokova. The most amazing thing about the Via Gra group was that, in addition to beautiful girls in sexy outfits, they sang really hit songs, and not cheap Russian pop. It was these things that made men fall in love with Ukrainian pop music, and there was a reason for it...
You’re sitting there, watching the video “ My attempt number 5“And then a friend comes in and immediately throws a question at you: “ What kind of Russian pop do you like?“And you explain to the person that this is not just Russian pop music, but the famous group “Via Gra” and let him look charming performers songs and you immediately notice how your friend’s jaw opens and drools. But it’s not just your friends that are important to you, damn the song “My Attempt No. 5” is really cool.
One day Alena left the group and Via Gra lost a lot, but Alena began a solo career. And when they talk about Alena Vinnitskaya’s new song on TV, you immediately understand that it won’t be another Russian gloom and melancholy like “Everything about him and about him,” but whatever song from Alena is, it will be rhythmic, with elements of rock and chic Ukrainian pop music.
Alyosha
Alexey, that’s exactly what the parents named the singer Alyosha.Joke!. In fact Ukrainian singer name was Elena Kucher, and after marriage Elena Topolya. She became one of the significant figures of Ukrainian pop music thanks to the fact that she represented Ukraine at the international song competition Eurovision 2010, which took place in Oslo.
Today Alyosha happy mother, maintaining warmth and comfort in her home and raising her little son Roma with her beloved husband, singer Taras Topol.
Christmas tree
Elizaveta Valdemarovna Ivantsiv born into a collector's family jazz music and a musician who can play three instruments. In addition, my grandparents sang in the choir. So little Lisa decided to follow in the footsteps of her family (well, it’s not like Sopromat should be taught to her) and decided to devote her life to music.
Gained popularity thanks to such hits: “Provence”, “Handsome Boy”, “Near You” and “Fly, Lisa”. Also in 2011 she was a judge on the popular Ukrainian music show « X Factor" She is the winner of 4 awards " Musical gramophone "and an RMA Award nominee on MTV. According to the magazine " Glamor"recognized as "Singer of the Year", all in the same 2011.
Vera Brezhneva
Vera Viktorovna Galushka Born into the family of a chemical plant worker and a nurse. She graduated from the university with a degree in economics, and fell into music by chance and became one of the members of the group “ Via Gra". The story goes that in June 2002, during a tour of Ukraine, “ Via Gra» acted by someone who wanted to sing from the audience famous hit“My attempt No. 5” together with the performers, and a couple of months later she was invited to casting in the same group, to replace Alena Vinnitskaya.
From that moment on, Vera’s career took off: the most sexy woman 2007 according to the magazine MAXIM, repeated roles in famous films With popular actors and of course a solo career.
Tina Karol
Real name - Tatyana Grigorievna Liberman. Graduated from the Faculty of Management and Logistics of the National Aviation Institute. In parallel with her studies, she studied vocals. Gained fame at the festival " New wave” in 2005, where she competed for the championship, but was awarded second place and a prize of $50,000. The money from the prize was spent on the debut video " Higher than clouds". In 2005, after the competition, she visited Iraq on a peacekeeping mission.
Also, since 2005, she has been a soloist of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In 2011, together with Russian singer Sergei Lazarev and the duet Alibi was the presenter music project "Maidan's" on the Inter TV channel, and on February 6, 2014 won the “ Yuna" in nomination " best singer of the year»
Nastya Kamenskikh
Anastasia Alekseevna Kamenskikh born in Kyiv in the family of the director and vocalist of the National Academic folk choir named after G. Verevka. The training took place in schools in France and Italy, through a child exchange program. Since childhood, her parents insisted and Nastya studied vocals.
In 2004, she entered the Ukrainian-American Humanitarian Institute “Wisconsin International University (USA) in Ukraine.” In 2004 she won the Grand Prix of the festival " Black Sea Games", and in 2007 she became a member of one of the best domestic pop duets " Potap and Nastya.»
In 2009, she became remembered by the world for her candid photo shoots in famous magazines. Playboy And MAXIM.
Nadezhda Granovskaya
Nadezhda Aleksandrovna Meikher born in the Khmelnitsky region in the village of Zbruchivka. In her childhood she moved to the regional center of Volochisk. After school, Nadya entered the Khmelnytsky Pedagogical School at the faculty of musical education and choreography, and after studying she moved to Kyiv, where she worked in the theater.
In 2000, Valery Meladze came to Khmelnitsky on tour and performed in the theater where Nadezhda worked. At Meladze’s concert, Nadya took a place in line to get an autograph from the singer, but when he saw her, he advised her to send her photos and resume to his brother, Konstantin Meladze. He is now putting together a pop group and needs young people, beautiful girls. Having done a photo shoot, Nadezhda sent her photos to Konstantin and a couple of months later she was invited to Kyiv, where she was invited to famous group « Via Gra«.
In the first 2 years of its existence, the Via Gra group released several videos: “Attempt No. 5”, “Hug Me”, “Bomb”, “I Won’t Return”, which took high places in the ratings and charts of Ukraine and Russia.
Ani Lorak
Karolina Miroslavovna Kuek Unlike most singers, she spent her childhood in poverty. In order to feed her children, my mother spent her days at work, and sent her children to a boarding school, where they lived until the 7th grade. Carolina's desire to become a singer appeared at the age of 4. Every year her desire only grew more and more.
Caroline often performed at school holidays and competitions, and at the festival " Primrose“In 1992, she met producer Yuri Falyosa, with whom she signed her first contract.
Carolina came up with her pseudonym herself in 1995, when at one of the Russian competitions previously registered participant Caroline. Ani Lorak- this is the name Caroline backwards. It was under this pseudonym that Carolina was presented at the competition for the program “ morning Star«.
Took second place at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. 
Anna Sedokova
Anna Vladimirovna Sedokova native of Kyiv. Her parents ran away with hometown Tomsk, since their families were against their marriage. Mom's parents lived meagerly, and dad's parents were respected professors who were categorically against marriage. Therefore, Anya’s mom and dad simply ran away from their relatives.
Anya has been an excellent student all her life. She graduated from school with a gold medal, music school with honors. Then I entered Kiev University National University Culture and Arts with a degree in “Actor and Television Presenter” and graduated with honors. IN student years She moonlighted as a model and worked on the music channel O-TV.
In 2000, she was casting for the group “ VIA Gra“, which did not pass due to age. The producers considered the 17-year-old singer too young, but hired her in 2002. Since then famous duet turned into a famous trio.
Micah Newton
Oksana Stefanovna Gritsay born in the city of Burshtyn in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. My father loved to play the guitar, and in his youth he was in a band; my grandfather taught himself to play the violin and was a welcome guest at holidays and weddings. Oksana herself began to study vocals since childhood. She graduated from a music school with a degree in piano.
In 2001, she came to Kyiv to enroll in a variety school. In 2002 she won the festival " Black Sea Games". During her victory, producer Yuri Falyosa drew attention to her, with whom she entered into a contract.
It was he who came up with her nickname Micah Newton: he borrowed the name “Mika” from the famous rock musician Mick Jagger, and “Newton” translated from English “new tone” means “New Tone”.
The video for the song “Anomaly” brought her first popularity. In 2011, Oksana won the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.
