Polina Gagarina is a Russian singer, composer, actress and model. In 2015, she represented Russia at the popular Eurovision Song Contest.
Biography
The singer was born in the spring, 1987-27-03 (in Moscow). She had to spend her childhood abroad, because at that moment her mother was a ballet dancer at the Alsos Theater (in Greece). In connection with the death of her father from a heart attack, the girl and her mother returned, of course, to Moscow, but soon they left Athens again, Polina's mother was forced to complete the work under the contract.
After finishing first grade in Greece, the future singer came to Russia on vacation. However, her grandmother insisted that the girl study in Saratov, so she continued her studies at home. In addition to her usual activities, the girl was interested in music, and also attended the Children's Variety Theater. At the insistence of her teacher from a music school, Polina at the age of 16 went to the casting of the television program "Star Factory-2".
She showed incredible talent, but the terms of the contract did not suit the young artist, and she refused to further work together. At the "Star Factory-2" the singer won her first victory.
Career
After the show, Polina continued to sing, studied music and wrote songs. Soon she had the opportunity to sign a contract with the production center "ARS Records", this was the beginning of the singer's career. Then Polina made an impression on the jury in the competition of the international format "New Wave", performing her song "Lullaby" and deservedly received the third place. Soon, the singer released her first solo album, "Ask the Clouds". The song "To whom, why?", Which was recorded with Irina Dubtsova, definitely became popular and allowed to win the love of the people.
On March 11, 2010, the singer released her second album "About Me", which was described by Polina as the pure truth about herself. The singer did not sign a new contract with ARS Records, which ended soon after the release of the album. In the course of her career, the singer has repeatedly confirmed her talent, receiving awards and recognition in the Best Duet nomination at the Muz-TV Prize, receiving the Golden Gramophone, and taking 2nd place at Eurovision.
Throughout her career, the singer starred in several videos for her songs, developed in the style of the opera genre, and was also a mentor on the Voice show many times. Currently, Polina Gagarina continues her work, tours the country, admires other talented people. In 2019, they heard about the singer's work again, since Polina became a participant in the professional Asian vocal competition The Singer, which was held in China.
Creation
The singer always devotes her work to her compatriots, awakening inspiration in them. Despite the fact that Polina went on a world tour, the singer held charity concerts in Russia more than once. For Polina, her work is not limited to her professional activities, she has proven this more than once by conducting free concerts for residents of the capital. Polina Gagarina does not stop there, which is why the singer conducts vocal lessons free of charge.
Most of the singer's work was accompanied by the composer Konstantin Meladze. The singer always talked about how he understands her state of mind, which is why her songs tell about her so accurately. But despite the fact that the creative union suffered a break, Polina believes that it was Konstantin Meladze who made a significant contribution to her work. The break in the creative union had a bad effect on Polina's morale, but she decided to prove to herself that she was already experienced enough to cope on her own.
Personal life
The first husband is Peter Kislov. Polina met the actor when she was a student at the Moscow Art Theater. The couple registered a relationship in August 2007, when Gagarina was 19 years old, and two months later they had a son. Polina divorced her husband in 2010. After the birth of her son, the Singer quickly gained weight, but after parting with Peter, Polina completely immersed herself in herself, creative work, and her son and soon recovered. Three years later, Polina met the photographer Dmitry Iskhakov, who, despite the singer's exactingness, coped with the photo session quite easily. However, he did not plan to give the photographs until Polina Gagarina agreed to meet with him for a cup of coffee. According to the singer, initially he did not make an impression on her, but after this meeting she saw in him something resembling her father. A year later, their wedding took place, and in 2017 the singer gave Dmitry a daughter, Mia.
