"America the Homeless" and "White Waltz" sang the whole country after the performer Irina Shvedova. But new hits have not been heard for a long time, and the favorite of millions has quietly disappeared from the screens and from the big stage. Although he still sings and fascinates listeners with his crystal strong voice on touring outback.
Sang before the first words
Born into a family of Kiev artists, the future star began to sing, not yet knowing how to speak. Perhaps this is how genes manifested themselves on the part of the biological father - the soloist of the opera and ballet theater Vasily Tretyak. But the parents divorced when the girl was not even two years old. Dad she called her stepfather, the second husband of her mother, dramatic actress Lyudmila Tomashevskaya. The writer Igor Shvedov gave the future singer his last name.
From the age of six, her talents manifested themselves in music and dance classes. And at 9, Shvedova was already singing the main part of the children's musical. But after school I chose the theater. She went to Moscow to enroll, away from her illustrious parents. I really wanted to conquer the capital on my own and without the support of my ancestors. At the Shchukin Theater School, she reached the third round of exams. But she was not accepted. I had to return to Kiev.
And then, continuing to assert herself in her independence from her parents, she left home. She preferred to share a sleeping place on the mezzanine with cockroaches and live with the old actress who sheltered her. Her mother's tearful pleas to return did not touch her. At that time, the future star changed many jobs. She was a concertmaster and soloist of the orchestra that played on the dance floor. She led dance clubs for children.
Funeral Wedding
An affair with a partner in a ballroom dance studio ended in pregnancy. The marriage was registered after the birth of their daughter Nadezhda. Shvedova's parents understood better than her that nothing good would work with a person outside their circle. In the registry office, they never smiled. But the bride in love shone with happiness. Enlightenment came a year later. Unable to withstand the betrayal of her young husband, she and her daughter returned to the parental home.
The husband tried to pick her up with a scandal, but was lowered down the stairs. Since then, all contacts with his former family have ceased. He was not interested in his daughter and did not help financially, and Shvedova, out of pride, did not demand alimony. The further fate of the ex-husband is similar to the payment for sins. The new wife turned out to be a domineering and scandalous woman. She forbade him to communicate with his parents and sister. Three of their children were born with congenital abnormalities.
Woke up famous with Igor Demarin
Four years of loneliness after the divorce ended in Kamchatka. Irina Shvedova was then an actress of the Kiev Youth Theater and participated in the voyage of the Korchaginets agitation and heat ship. This former fishing boat has been converted into a floating culture house for fishermen. The group of artists included Demarin, a student at the Conservatory. Perhaps it was love at first sight.
But upon returning to Kiev, Shvedova remembered her pride. She swore to herself that she would never call Igor first. She mentally said goodbye, but did not leave the phone far. And suddenly - a call! The happiness was enormous and inspiring, despite a modest wedding, poverty and life in a communal apartment. The family was additionally sealed by the creative tandem of the spouses.
Although Irina had to prove to Igor for a long time that no one would perform his songs better than her. She herself brought the recording of "White Waltz" to television and offered it to the director of "Song of the Year". For half a year she sought to be released to the audience. But after the broadcast, the whole country picked up the song. The couple woke up famous. We moved to Moscow. Shvedova changed the theater to pop art.
Takeoff turned into a divorce
After "America the Separator" business rushed up the hill, a nomadic, touring life began. Maybe for this reason, family life with Demarin went wrong. Or maybe, in his soul, he was always against living with a star and believed that the role of the second violin in the house was the lot of his wife. But Shvedova did not sacrifice her career. Although the breakup was painful and continued to love her Igor.
Even more painful were the memories that she had never given birth to a son from him. But then the young family was sorely lacking in money. And it was decided that it would be easier to have an abortion than to feed a second child. After the divorce, they maintained a business and friendly relationship. In 2000, Demarin was the producer of the video for Shvedova. Then, on the set of the song "Wanderer", for the first time in her life, she dressed in a wedding dress.
Six years of happiness without borscht
11 years after parting with Demarin, all the men seemed to her pathetic traitors, her personal life did not go well. Stanislav Rodionov's songs that melted the ice made me open my heart to new love. Confused only by his demand not to go on tour anymore. And Shvedova could not refuse speeches and enthusiastic applause.
Over the years, Rodionov seemed to be reconciled with a touring companion. But he needed a wife at home, who would wait at the family hearth with rich borscht. Therefore, he did not invite Shvedova to marry. He never spoke about a wedding. And then he went to another. Shvedova forgave, let go and even invited Nikita's long-awaited grandson to become the godfather.
The miracle prayed to the Mother of God
Daughter Nadia grew up as an obedient and very independent girl. I went on tour with my mother, endured constant travels without whims and complaints. But she became not an artist, but an English teacher. At 23 she got married, but after that she was waiting for a pregnancy for 12 years, which did not come. Although she was healthy, all tests were normal.
When Shvedova learned that the miraculous Belt of the Most Pure Mother of God was to be brought from Athos, she went specially to Vladimir. She touched the shrine and walked around the church, reciting a prayer to the Mother of God 150 times. A week later, a real miracle happened! The daughter called and reported the long-awaited news. With the birth of Nikita, a feeling came that the Lord had forgiven all sins. Shvedova became the grandmother and godmother of her grandson.
Friendship is more than love
In an interview, the singer says that her heart is free. However, fans have long noticed a handsome man next to her. Shvedova presents him as an assistant, combining the duties of a driver-bodyguard, a costume designer and … her friend, who is always there for 6 years. And this friendship for her is more than love.
