Alla Pugacheva
Soviet-Russian singer, composer, and actress
Alla Borisovna Pugacheva (Russian: Алла Борисовна Пугачёва, or Pugachova, pʊɡɐˈtɕovə), born 15 April 1949), is а Russian singer. She has a "clear mezzosoprano and a full display of sincere emotions".[1] She is the most successful Soviet and Russian performer[2][3] in terms of record sales and popularity.[4] She became a Meritorious Artist of the Russian SFSR in 1980, People's Artist of the Russian SFSR in 1985 and People's Artist of the USSR in 1991. She is the mother of actress and singer, Kristina Orbakaitė.
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![]() Alla Pugacheva in Berlin, 28 April 1976 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Alla Borisovna Pugacheva |
Born | Moscow, RSFSR, Soviet Union | 15 April 1949
Genres | Pop, Russian pop, Traditional pop, Soviet music |
Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, actress |
Years active | 1965– present |
Labels | Melodiya, World Record Music |
Notes and references
change- ↑ "Алла Пугачёва / Единая информационная база / Private Archival Department / Alla Pugachova". Prima-sp.narod.ru. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
- ↑ Alison Smale (2000-02-28). "A Superstar Evokes a Superpower; In Diva's Voice, Adoring Fans Hear Echoes of Soviet Days – New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
- ↑ Jon Pareles (1988-09-25). "Review/Music; Alla Pugacheva's Moody, Ardent Soviet Pop – New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
- ↑ Encyclopædia Britannica repeats a claim on its features website that Pugacheva has sold around 250 million records. Other internet sources claim figures from 75 million to 250 million records, though there is no official source for this information.
Other websites
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- Alla Pugacheva fan club (in English) (in Russian)
- Russian Music on the net: Info on Alla Pugacheva with lyrics translated to English
- Alla Pugacheva on IMDb
- Videos of Alla Pugacheva's Concert in Kremlin
- Alla Pugacheva on YouTube