Alla on the Star Factory television show, 2004

Alla Borisovna Pugacheva (А́лла Бори́совна Пугачё́ва), pronounced "Pougachyova", born April 15, 1949 in Moscow, Russia, is perhaps the best known musical performer in Russia, her career having started in 1965 and continuing to this day. 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 15 is the 105th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (106th in leap years). ... 1949 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Saint Basils Cathedral Moscow (Russian/Cyrillic: Москва́, pronunciation: Maskvá  listen), capital of Russia, located on the river Moskva, and encompassing 1097. ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ...

Although hugely popular in Russia and other former Soviet republics among older generations, she is also widely disliked by many, not least for the amount of airtime given to her by the Federal channels and the continual gossip about her life in popular tabloids. For many she epitomizes the stale, repetitive, state-endorsed pop-culture fed to the population through the media.

Nonetheless, her contribution to Russian music cannot be ignored. Pugacheva is the winner of numerous Soviet, Russian, and European awards for vocals. Her earlier compositions feature incredibly artistic melodies with sophisticated arrangements, witty lyrics, and almost theatrical vocals. By the 1990s, however, Pugacheva's records have become more and more mainstream and repetitive losing all the aesthetic attraction and the artistic value of her former work. In any case, her earlier performance is often regarded with high respect even from such eccentric non-conformist artists as Sergey Shnurov from Leningrad band.

Pugacheva is also credited (and blamed too) for helping many young and unknown artists to rise to fame. Although most of them have become pop stars of often dubious talents, some of them later became such rock legends as Slava Butusov of Nautilus Pompilius.

Professional biography

Pugacheva was born to mother Zinaida Arkhipovna Odegova and father Boris Mikhailovich Pugachev in Moscow. At the age of 5, she participated in a concert held in the Kolonnyj Zal Doma Soyuzov hall, the most prestigious hall in Russia. In 1956 she entered the №31 music school, attached to the Ippolitova-Ivanova music college. She went on to study in the №496 school, finishing her studies there in 1964. She then studied in the choral-conductor department of the Ipolita-Ivanovna music college, and in 1965 she released her first song, titled "Robot". The song was recorded for the State Radio "Good Morning!" programme and was very well received. 1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday. ... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ...

In 1966 she finished college and toured with the group "Yunost" in Western Siberia. The following year she started to work as a piano accompanist in the State Circus-Musical college. She provided the leading vocals to a number of bands, including "New Electron", part of the Lipetsk State Philharmonic Society, in 1966; "Moskvichi" in 1971; Oleg Lundtrem's band in 1972-73; and "Vesyoliye Rebyata" in 1974-75. Throughout the period, she also recorded notable songs for numerous movies, including "King-Deer", "My Dear Boy" and "3-Minute Train Stop". In 1974 she received the 3rd place prize in the 5th All-Union competition of music artists, which was somewhat of a disappointment for her. However, her steep rise to stardom was soon to follow, and in 1975 she received the prestigious Bulgarian "Golden Orpheus" prize for her song "Harlequin". Following her success in Bulgaria, Alla released a record called "Alla Pugacheva Singing" in that country. 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Siberian federal subjects of Russia Siberia ( Russian: Сиби́рь, common English transliterations: Sibir, Sibir; possibly from the Mongolian for the calm land) is a vast region of Russia and northern Kazakhstan constituting almost all of northern Asia. ... Lipetsk (Russian: Ли́пецк) is a city located in the Central Federal District of Russia. ... 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ...

In 1977-80 she worked with the group "Ritm" and played the leading role in the movie "A Woman That Sings". The film was very popular, reaching out to an audience of 55 milion people. In 1978 she also received the "Amber Nightingale" prize at the Sopot International Song Festival in Poland for the song "Kings Can Do Anything" from the movie. 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... The Sopot International Song Festival is one of the most presigious international song contests, often compared to the Eurovision Song Contest. ...

A slew of further awards, records, movie roles, and growth of popularity followed, most notably the title of "National Artist of the Soviet Union", the highest honour that could be bestowed to a musical artist, awarded to her in 1991. While the lesser titles of "Accomplished Artist of the Russian SFSR", and "National Artist of the Russian SFSR" had been already awarded to her in 1980 and 1985 respectively, the government was hesitant to award the highest honour for a long time. This was mainly because of numerous statements and actions on her part that were incosistent with the Party's agenda. While never directly opposing the Soviet regime, her outspoken and unrestrained manner of behaviour, such as saying "Cheer up! Ho Chi Minh may be dead, but I'm still alive!", at a concert held on the day of Ho Chi Minh's death, would have constituted grounds for regulatory action or even arrest. However, because of fears of public retaliation, the government did not risk taking any action, adopting a cautious stance instead. 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... State motto: Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь! (Workers of the world, unite!) Official language None (Russian in practice) Capital Moscow Chairman of the Supreme Council Boris Yeltsin Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 1st in former Soviet Union 17,075,200 km² 0,5% Population  - Total (1989)  - Density Ranked 1st in the former... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other usage of the initials CPSU see CPSU (disambiguation). ... . Hồ Chí Minh Hồ Chí Minh (Chữ Nôm:胡志明) (May 19, 1890 – September 2, 1969) was a Vietnamese revolutionary and statesman, who later became Prime Minister (1954) and President (1954 - 1969) of North Vietnam. ...

After the break-up of the Soviet Union, Alla expanded her ventures, launching a magazine called "Alla", "Alla" perfume and the "Alla Pugachova" shoe line. She also received further awards from the government, presented by President Boris Yeltsin, including the "Government Award for Achievement in Literature and Arts" in 1990, and the "Service to the Motherland of the 2nd Class Order" in 1999. In 1994, Alla also received a plate with her name on the "Square of Stars" in the city of Yalta in Ukraine. In 1997, she represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin and finished 12th with the song "Primadonna". Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin  listen (Борис Николаевич Ельцин, b. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... Yalta is a town in the Crimea in southern Ukraine, on the north coast of the Black Sea, that was the site of the Yalta Conference. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Reef. ... Running since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest (in French: Concours Eurovision de la Chanson) is an annual televised song contest with participants from numerous countries whose national television broadcasters are members of the European Broadcasting Union. ... Dublins Hapenny Bridge. ...

In recent years, Alla has participated in the popular television reality talent show Star Factory, similar to the Pop Idol format, which has spawned series like American Idol. For a the British television series see: Pop Idol; for religious icons, see: icon. ... A promotional poster for the fourth season of American Idol, in International Plaza Mall in Tampa. ...

Personal history

Alla's personal life has been very public due to her image and popularity, and is often discussed in the tabloid press. Her weight and rumours of extramarital relationships have been particularly popular points of discussion in such publications. However, she has maintained a positive attitude, and on numerous occasions shown that she is willing to discuss personal matters openly and laugh at herself. A tabloid is a newspaper — especially in the United Kingdom — that uses the tabloid format, which is roughly 23½ by 14¾ inches (597 by 375 mm) per spread. ...

In 1969 she married circus performer Mykolas Orbakas, and in 1971 she gave birth to daughter Kristina Orbakaite, who is now also a popular singer. She divorced Mykolas after 4 years of marriage in 1973. 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. ...

Alla then married film director Aleksandr Stefanovich in 1976, and starred in a few of his movies. The union was dissolved in 1980, after drawn-out legal proceedings on the division of property, with Alla's luxurious flat in Moscow being the heart of the debate. 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Saint Basils Cathedral Moscow (Russian/Cyrillic: Москва́, pronunciation: Maskvá  listen), capital of Russia, located on the river Moskva, and encompassing 1097. ...

In 1985, after years of living together, Alla married producer Yevgeniy Boldin, with whom she had numerous professional collaborations. They filed for divorce in 1993, stating that their professional lives interfered too much with their personal life. 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003) Events Media:January January 1 - Czechoslovakia divides. ...

In 1994 she married singer Filipp Kirkorov, whose career benefitted significantly from the marriage. 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...

She has also recently befriended popular comedian Maksim Galkin, and the relationship between them has been the source of numerous tabloid rumours, even though there is a 27-year age difference between them, and both sides have repeatedly stated that they are just friends. The two often perform together in large celebrity-studded events, such as New Year's day shows, and have even had a few musical collaborations. A comedian (also comedienne, female) is a person who attempts to make people laugh through a variety of methods, normally through joke telling, or a stream of funny banter. ...

Discography

Albums

• 1976 Alla Pugacheva & Vesyoliye Rebyata [Алла Пугачева и Веселые Ребята]
• 1978 Mirror of the Soul [Зеркало души]
• 1979 "Harlequin" And Others ["Арлекино" и другие]
• 1979 Alla Pugacheva & Iosif Kobzon [Алла Пугачева и Иосиф Кобзон]
• 1980 Rise Above the Hustle [Поднимись над суетой]
• 1980 Disco A [Дискотека А]
• 1980 More to Come... [То ли еще будет...]
• 1981 How Worrysome This Road Is [Как тревожен этот путь]
• 1982 You Have a Maestro Guest [У вас в гостях маэстро]
• 1982 Planet Parade [Парад планет]
• 1983 Ah, How I Want to Live! [Ах, как хочется жить]
• 1983 Million Roses [Миллион роз] (released in Japan)
• 1984 Alla Pugacheva - Soviet Superstar (released in Finland)
• 1985 Watch Out! (released in Sweden)
• 1985 In Stokholm [В Стокгольме]
• 1986 ...Happiness in Private Life [Счастья в личной жизни]
• 1986 I've Come and I'm Talking... [Пришла и говорю]
• 1987 Him, Her, and the Rain [Он, она, и дождь]
• 1988 Songs Instead Of Letters [Песни вместо писем]
• 1989 Ferry Captain [Паромщик]
• 1990 Alla [Алла]
• 1991, 1992 Christmas Meetings '91 and '92 [Рождественские встречи]
• 1994 I Believe In You [Верю в тебя]
• 1994 Gentlemen, Dont Hurt Me [Не делайте мне больно, господа]
• 1995 The Path of a Star [Путь звезды]
• 1996 A 13 CD compilation of songs previously released only on LP and MC:
  • Over the Sharp Needles of the Bright Flame [По острым иглам яркого огня]
  • Ah, How I Want to Live! [Ах, как хочется жить!]
  • And That's What All My Sadness Is [И в этом вся моя печаль]
  • Only in Movies [Только в кино]
  • That's Tomorrow, But Today... [Это завтра, а сегодня...]
  • Ticket to Yesterday's Show [Билет на вчерашний спектакль]
  • Rendez-vous on the Way [Встречи в пути]
  • On the Road of Expectations [На дороге ожиданий]
  • Ponderings by the Fireplace [Размышления у камина]
  • That Happened One Time [Это было однажды]
  • Lady From the Coutryside Outpost [Барышня с Крестьянской заставы]
  • Alla Pugacheva in Stockholm [Алла Пугачева в Стокгольме]
  • Songs for the Encore [Песни на бис]
• 1996 Alla Pugacheva Sings [Поет Алла Пугачева] (songs by Aleksandr Zazepin)
• 1997 Two Stars [Две звезды] (with Vladimir Kuzmin)
• 1998 Yes! [Да!]
• 1998 Surprise from Alla Pugacheva [Сюрприз от Аллы Пугачевой]
• 2001 River Tram [Речной трамвайчик]
• 2002 Was There a Boy? [А был ли мальчик?]
• 2002 This is Love [Это Любовь] (with Maksim Galkin)
• 2003 Live Peacefully, Country! [Живи спокойно, страна!]

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Singles

• 1997 Primadonna [Примадонна]
• 2000 White Snow [Белый снег]
• 2000 Madam Broshkina [Мадам Брошкина]

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External links

• Official site of Alla Pugacheva (http://allapugacheva.ru/) (in Russian)
• Unofficial Alla Pugacheva club (http://aprilclub.kulichki.com/) (in English & Russian)
• Alla Pugacheva discography (http://alla.www9.50megs.com/) (in Russian)