Irina Aleksandrovna Allegrova (Russian: Ирина Александровна Аллегрова; born 20 January 1952) is a Russian singer. She is a People's Artist of Russia (2010).[1][2]
Irina Allegrova Ирина Аллегрова | |
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| Born | Irina Aleksandrovna Allegrova 20 January 1952 |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Title | People's Artist of Russia (2010) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, dance, synthpop, pop rock, dance-rock |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Website | http://irinaallegrova.ru |
Also known as the "Empress" of the Russian stage ("Императрица" российской естрады).[3][4]
Biography
editWas born in Rostov-on-Don in 1952.[5] Her father, Aleksander Sarkisov, an ethnic Armenian, took the surname Allegrov when he was just 17 and Irina was born with this surname. Her Russian mother was Serafima Sosnovskaya. Allegrova was brought up in a theatrical family with famous people who frequented their house and impressed the young girl. She spent her early life in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR where she studied piano and ballet. Allegrova gave birth to one daughter, Lala, at a young age. She left Lala with her parents and moved to Moscow to become a singer at the age of 22.[6]
In 1985, Allegrova met Oscar Feltsman, who gave her a chance at a solo career and wrote several songs for her. Then, in 1987 she became soloist in David Tukhmanov's band – Electroclub.[7]
Her debut album "My Destined One – Suzheny/Wanderer – Strannik" was written and produced by her neighbor and friend Igor Nikolaev. Allegrova's next album was "Ugonschitsa" (1994–1995). She toured the United States after that album's release. She began to work with Igor Krutoi, changed her hair to her natural brunette, married and started a family, and bought a house on the outskirts of Moscow. Irina and Krutoi released two albums together, "I will disperse the clouds with my hands" and "Un-finished Romance" (1996, 1998). Allegrova divorced, released a healing-themed album called "Teatr" (Theater) (1999) and went on tour around the world. In 2005, she began working exclusively with Aleksei Garnizov on the Po Lezviyu Lyubvi (On the razor's edge of love) trilogy. Allegrova announced that in March 2012 she will be retiring and went on a final tour, she is still doing concerts, however, very rarely. At the end of 2013, she released a new song with Russian singer Slava called "First Love, Last Love".[citation needed]
Political views
editIn the 1996 presidential election, Allegrova campaigned for Boris Yeltsin, participating in the "Vote or lose" election campaign.[8]
Allegrova supports the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has used proceeds from concerts to support the Russian army.[9][10]
In January 2023, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Irina Allegrova for promoting Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[11][12] In February 2023 Canada sanctioned her for being involved in Russian propaganda and spreading misinformation relating to the war.[13]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Strannik moy (1992)
- Suzheny moy... (1994)
- Ugonshchitsa (1994)
- Ya tuchi razvedu rukami... (1996)
- Imperatritsa (1997)
- Nezakoncheny roman (1998)
- Teatr... (1999)
- Vsyo snachala... (2001)
- Po lezviyu lyubvi (2002)
- Popolam (with Mikhail Shufutinsky; 2004)
- S dnyom rozhdeniya! (2005)
- Allegrova 2007 (2007)
- Eksklyuzivnoye izdaniye (2010)
- Perezagruzka. Pererozhdeniye (2016)
Video albums
edit- Ya tuchi razvedu rukami (1996)
- Nezakoncheny roman Iriny Allegrovoy (1998)
- Ispoved (1998)
- Ispoved neslomlennoy zhenshchiny (2010)
Compilation albums
edit- Suzheny moy... (1994)
- The Best (2002)
- Luchshiye pesni (2002)
- Grand Collection (2002)
- Lyubovnoe nastroeniye (2003)
- Grand Collection (2009)
- O muzhchinach i dlya muzhchin (2019)
- S prazdnikom, dorogiye devchonki! (2019)
- Neizdannoe (2019)
- Semya. Lyubov. Vernost (2019)
- Mono... (2019)
- Luchshiye duety (2019)
- Byvshiye... (2020)
EPs
edit- S novym godom (2018)
Singles
edit- "Pervaya lyubov – lyubov poslednyaya" (with Slava; 2013)
- "Kino o ljubvi" (with Ivan; 2016)
- "Osen" (with Igor Krutoy; 2020)
Awards
edit- 2010 - People's Artist of the Russian Federation[14]
- 2007, 2010, 2014, 2018 - Winner of the Golden Gramophone Award[14]
Personal life
editIrina Allegrova was married four times:
- First husband, 1971-1972 – Georgy Tairov, basketball player from Baku; in 1972 daughter Lala was born (pop director, married to Artem Artemyev, Russian judo champion, champion and medalist of the Russian and world Sambo championships);[15]
- Second husband, 1974-1979 – Vladimir Bleher, artistic director of the ensemble "Vesyolyye Rebyata";[14][15]
- Third husband, 1985-1990 – Vladimir Dubovitsky, producer and musician, creator of the ensemble "Lights of Moscow";[15]
- Fourth husband, 1993-1999 – Igor Kapusta, a dancer from her team (the marriage was not officially registered, but the couple got married).[15]
References
edit- ^ Почётное звание присвоено указом Президента России No. 67 от 15.01.2010 Archived 13 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Ирина Аллегрова откроет год России во Франции". Archived from the original on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ "Ирина Аллегрова, «императрица» российской эстрады". Концерты в Германии и Европе (in Russian). Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "«Императрица российской эстрады» - МКУК ЦБС города Челябинска - 17.01.2022". МКУК ЦБС города Челябинска. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Отчаянная шоуменша. Интервью с Ириной Аллегровой. 1992 год". Archived from the original on 30 January 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ "Биография И. Аллегровой на официальном сайте". Archived from the original on 25 August 2008. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ^ Аллегрова Ирина / Стильное радио «Перец ФМ» Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ""Голосуй, или проиграешь" Ельцин, танцы и Чечня: как развлекалась Россия в год самых безумных выборов". Lenta.ru (in Russian). 24 August 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Ирина Аллегрова о сбежавших звездах: "Я со своим народом, я не с этими всеми!"". Экспресс газета (in Russian). 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ ""Я со своим народом": Ирина Аллегрова помогает российским военным". Комсомольская правда (in Russian). 8 February 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Zelensky imposes sanctions against 119 Russian cultural and sports figures". Meduza. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Ukraine imposes sanctions on Russian, pro-Russian celebrities". The Kyiv Independent. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Canada sanctions Russian propagandists, singers, actors, musicians, and Wagner Group media". Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "Аллегрова, Ирина Александровна". ТАСС. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Ирина Аллегрова биография, фото, карьера, личная жизнь". РБК (in Russian). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
External links
edit- Irina Allegrova discography at Discogs