What is known about the soloists of “Leningrad”

Shnurov cannot remember how many vocalists there were in the group over 22 years

Frivolous performances, half-naked girls and a lot of profanity - we will miss all this. The Leningrad group stops concert activities and goes on a farewell tour of the country's largest cities. Just like Diva... The final performance of Sergei Shnurov and his musicians as part of the stadium tour will take place on October 12 in St. Petersburg. It’s interesting that over the 22 years of its existence, the band has replaced a lot of vocalists. And the leader himself cannot even remember exactly how many there were. He explains that the project is a people’s project and developed on its own. However, today Sergei has four stage partners. The singer’s girlfriends shared funny incidents with StarHit and told what kind of boss he is.

ON LOUBUTENS

Florida Chanturia, 29 years old

Florida Chanturia

Born: St. Petersburg.

How many years in the group: 3.5 years.

Education: St. Petersburg Institute of Culture, specialty - pop-jazz vocals.

Casting: One call changed my life. When I picked up the phone, a sweet voice said that we had found a video from your vocal exam and were ready to invite you to an audition. Who would refuse this? Actually, it was there that I met Sergei Vladimirovich.

Incidents: We often laugh, but, of course, we don’t write down specific cases. The impression that is imprinted in my memory is from Dubai. We flew there in my first year in the team; I was green and inexperienced. Right during the concert, I enchantingly... fell. I was wearing a long dress with a slit, I got caught on some wire and landed very beautifully on my fifth point in the middle of the stage. The bruise continued to bloom, alternately purple and green, for a long time.

Personal life: Single.

LETS JAZZ

Anya Zolotova, 30 years old

Anya Zolotova

Born: Belgorod.

How many years in the group: 2 years and 2 months.

Education: Linguistic University, specialty - teacher of English; private lessons at the Gershwin School of Jazz.

Casting: Before the invitation to Leningrad, I performed solo. At some joint event, I was noticed and invited to join the group. Yes, yes, I'm lucky!

Incidents: It’s no secret that there is always competition in the women’s team: who has a more beautiful dress, who can sing higher notes... That’s why I often cry in the corner. I'm worried that it's suddenly worse than the others. It’s not for nothing that I perform the song “I cry and cry.” But seriously, we have a good mentor. He repeatedly made stylistic changes to my performance style. I used to sing jazz in English, so I had to try hard to master folk Russian.

Personal life: I have a boyfriend.

SUPER GOOD

Maria Olkhova, 30 years old

Maria Olkhova

Born: Nizhny Novgorod.

How many years have you been in the group: 2 years.

Education: College of Music, specialty - pop-jazz vocals; GITIS, specialty - theater and film actress.

Casting: My vocal teacher encouraged me to try my hand and participate in the selection. The meeting took place in the Moscow region, where Leningrad performed at a corporate event. I was very worried, because Shnurov is a rebel and generally a difficult fruit. As soon as she climbed onto the stage and took the microphone to perform “On Louboutins,” the pipes began to scream behind her. I thought at that moment that this was a tricky test of strength. But in life Seryozha turned out to be an ironic and easy-going person.

Incidents: At first I was stressed during rehearsals. It was unusually loud, sometimes I couldn’t even hear my own voice. Once I was so confused that I sang frankly dirty. Then Seryozha said with a smile: “Masha, you’re like Arshavin! Sometimes you hit the bull’s eye, sometimes it misses, it’s a nightmare!” There was another story during a private concert. We prepared for a long time, waited for the start... I went to the toilet, came back, and everyone was already on stage! Now I know that in such situations the main thing is not to attract attention and calmly join the artists. And then, of course, I panicked.

Personal life: I recently broke up with my boyfriend.

LET'S HAVE FUN

Victoria Kuzmina, 36 years old

Victoria Kuzmina

Born: Moscow.

How many years have you been in the group: 2 years.

Education: Moscow State University, specialty - sociologist; Theater Institute named after Boris Shchukin, specialty - actress.

Casting: Before meeting Sergei, she participated in the “Voice” project, sang in a group and taught at the Igor Krutoy Academy. The acquaintance with the team and its leader took place in July 2017 at a sound check. I walk towards Shnurov and feel how he carefully examines me from head to toe - well, he doesn’t undress me with his eyes. It immediately became clear to him that there was no such type in Leningrad yet. I say: “And you and I are also playing in the same film!” Then we were in the midst of filming “I’m Losing Weight.” In response: “Oh, well, then that’s great! Let's work together! "

Incidents: Oh, I have one incident! I sneeze very often during performances. My colleagues already know this peculiarity of mine, and in the beginning, of course, some were scared, some started laughing. What can I do, this is a natural process, I can’t stop it in any way. Taking this opportunity, I want to convince the audience, who believe that after our stunning concerts, the whole group must drink. I envy those who can beautifully sip vodka from a steamy shot glass while snacking on pickles and lard. But personally, it’s completely tasteless to me!

Personal life: Single.

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Photo: Igor Chervyakov/press service archive, Instagram

Alisa Vox left Leningrad: Shnur fans staged a demarche (PHOTO, VIDEO)

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25 March 2020, 09:55 | Author: Ivan Rutov

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Alisa Vox left Leningrad: Sergei Shnurov commented on the singer’s departure.

Alisa Vox left Leningrad: fans responded with stormy criticism

The performer of the sensational hit “about Louboutins” Alisa Vox left the Leningrad group. This became known during the band’s performance at the Stadium Live club.

The audience immediately drew attention to the fact that together with the group leader Sergei Shnurov, it was not Alisa Vox who came out to them, but two unfamiliar girls.

Oh my God, my God, how I want glasses! Oh my God, my God, glasses like Sobchachka!!! So, Sergey Vladimirovich @shnurovs, I introduced the world to all your premieres today, now we can sleep) As always, thank you for the wonderful mood, we are waiting for the second day. #Leningrad #Shnurov
Video published by Oleg Vozovikov (@olegvozovikov)
Mar 24 2020 at 5:20 PDT

“Everyone asks me – where is Alice? In my opinion, this is a stupid question, since it is obvious that she is not here. But we will answer with a song that Adolfych will perform,” said Shnur from the stage . His words are quoted by Day Online.

After this, a new song from “Leningrad” was played with a title that, culturally speaking, sounds like “go back to where you were born from.”

Such an unexpected turn outraged the fans of the group. Many fans of Leningrad's creativity demanded the return of Alisa, the money for tickets, and the removal of the unknown singers Vasilisa and Florida who replaced the blonde.

“The new soloists are so rotten that they just... It’s easier to cancel concerts than to embarrass themselves like that. These women are very raw. Seryoga missed,” write netizens.

“If I had known that Alice would not be there, I would have handed over the ticket, the new women suck.” “The new soloists are a failure. The fire in them is extinguished, charisma is near zero. Alice was the decoration of the group." “They don’t surreptitiously change soloists midstream. People don't just come after you. Look at the whole group. They believe you, but you... It’s not professional, it’s not human, it’s not beautiful,” these are the comments left by Leningrad fans.

Why did Alisa Vox leave Lenigrad?

Alisa Vox came to Leningrad in 2012, replacing Yulia Kogan, who left the team due to pregnancy.

She is remembered as a performer of such Leningrad hits as “Patriotka”, “Bag”, “I Cry and Cry” and, of course, “Exhibit”..

After Alisa Vox left, rumors spread that Shnur fired her, allegedly because the artist became a star and began to allow herself too much.

The singer herself stated that leaving the group was her voluntary decision, and now she is going to start a solo project.

Photo published by Alisa Vox (@alisavox)
Mar 24 2020 at 11:32 PDT

"Friends! I decided to leave the Leningrad group and am launching my solo project! I am very glad that I can share this new stage in my life with you all. Working with Sergei Shnurov gave me a huge experience of stage life, I am eternally grateful to him for the opportunity to develop and improve. Also, I thank all the musicians and people close to the group who have been there and supported me for the last 3.5 years. Wish me good luck on my new path, and we’ll hear from you again very soon!” – Alice Vox wrote on her Instagram.

Later, the leader of Leningrad, Sergei Shnurov, commented on the departure of Alice Vox. According to him, the team is changing, while remaining the same unexpected “Leningrad”, which he personally considers one of his main successes.

“Leningrad” is what I came up with and am coming up with. I live by this, no matter how pompous it may sound. I consider the fact that it is changing and remains that unexpected “Leningrad” to be one of my main successes... The fire on the stage must burn! And it will be so no matter what,” Schnur wrote on his Instagram page.

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Shnurov fired Alisa Vox from Leningrad

The performer of the sensational hit “about Louboutins” Alisa Vox left the Leningrad group. This became known during the band’s performance at the Stadium Live club.

The audience immediately drew attention to the fact that together with the group leader Sergei Shnurov, it was not Alisa Vox who came out to them, but two unfamiliar girls.

After this, a new song “Leningrad” was played with a title that, culturally speaking, sounds like “go back to where you were born from.”

Such an unexpected turn outraged the fans of the group. Many fans of Leningrad’s creativity demanded the return of Alisa, the money for tickets, and the removal of the unknown singers Vasilisa and Florida who replaced the blonde.

“The new soloists are so rotten that they just... It’s easier to cancel concerts than to embarrass themselves like that. These women are very raw. Seryoga missed,” write netizens.

“If I had known that Alice would not be there, I would have handed over the ticket, the new women suck.” “The new soloists are a failure. The fire in them is extinguished, charisma is near zero. Alice was the crown jewel of the group.” “They don’t surreptitiously change soloists midstream. People don't just come after you. Look at the whole group. They believe you, but you... It’s not professional, it’s not human, it’s not beautiful,” these are the comments left by “Leningrad” fans.

Why did Alisa Vox leave Lenigrad?

Alisa Vox came to Leningrad in 2012, replacing Yulia Kogan, who left the team due to pregnancy.

She is remembered as a performer of such Leningrad hits as “Patriot”, “Bag”, “Crying and crying” and, of course, “Exhibit”..

After Alisa Vox left, rumors spread that Shnur fired her, allegedly because the artist became a star and began to allow herself too much.

The singer herself stated that leaving the group was her voluntary decision, and now she is going to start a solo project.

Later, the leader of “Leningrad” Sergei Shnurov himself commented on the departure of Alice Vox. According to him, the team is changing, while remaining the same unexpected “Leningrad”, which he personally considers one of his main successes.

“Leningrad” is what I came up with and am coming up with. I live by this, no matter how pompous it may sound. The fact that it is changing and remains that same unexpected “Leningrad”, I consider one of my main successes... The fire on the stage should burn! And it will be so no matter what,” Schnur wrote on his Instagram page.