Forbes magazine publishes a list of the wealthiest people every year. Men quietly envy those who are published in it, and women think how to win at least one millionaire. This list also includes Russian performers who earn millions in royalties.
Nikolay Baskov - Russian nightingale
"Natural Blond" Nikolay Baskov was ranked fifth in the Forbes rating. The popular performer began his career as an opera singer and even performed with the famous opera diva Montserrat Caballe. However, after performing several pop songs, Nikolai realized that they bring more income. Now Basque is one of the most popular Russian singers. He performs at various concerts, plays in films and musicals, broadcasts. According to Forbes' estimates, Baskov's capital is $ 8,900,000.
Philip Kirkorov - performer originally from Bulgaria
Although Kirkorov has Bulgarian roots, he is associated only with Russian pop music. Philip's family was also musical - his father Bedros was a famous Bulgarian singer. But real fame came to Kirkorov after his marriage to the Prima Donna - Alla Pugacheva, who was 18 years older than him. This marriage was discussed by the whole country, but, despite the evil prophecies, the union lasted 14 years. The former spouses still maintain good relations. Kirkorov remains popular and in demand to this day, his total capital is $ 9,700,000.
Philip Kirkorov is known not only for his songs, but also for his scandalous behavior towards journalists.
Stas Mikhailov is a singer from the people
This favorite of the female audience has a truly fabulous fate. Stas began his career as a restaurant singer, working in his native Sochi. in parallel, Mikhailov recorded his own songs and sold tapes with recordings. For the first time, the singer decided to conquer the capital in 1992, but luck turned away from him, and Stas returned to Sochi. In the early 2000s, Mikhailov made a second attempt, sending the song "Without You" to the radio. The audience unexpectedly liked the composition, and Stas began his triumphant path to the heights of show business. Now he is a regular participant in major concerts and the owner of the amount of $ 9.8 million.
Although Stas Mikhailov is quite popular, many of his colleagues rate the singer's creativity low.
Grigory Leps - impulsive performer
The performance of Grigory Leps cannot be confused with anyone else. Furious energy, drive and special hysterical notes make each of his songs a kind of cry from the soul. Meanwhile, the beginning of the singer's career was not cloudless. Having moved to Moscow from his native Sochi, Leps faced uncertainty and misunderstanding. This caused him to get involved with alcohol and drugs. But the singer dared to overcome addictions, get back on his feet and record many successful songs. His current fortune is estimated at $ 15,000,000.
Valery Gergiev - master of classical music
The first place in the list of the richest performers according to Forbes was unexpectedly taken by a representative of classical music - Valery Gergiev. Artistic Director of the Mariinsky Theater and Principal Conductor of the London Symphony
orchestra won several music awards while still a student at the Leningrad Conservatory. And at the age of 24 he was already conducting the orchestra. Now Gergiev is known all over the world. His fortune is estimated at $ 16.5 million. However, a significant part of this amount is made up of income not only from musical activities, but also from a stake in Eurodon, the largest supplier of turkey meat.
