Nikolai Baskov: biography
Since his appearance on stage, Nikolai Baskov remains one of the most prominent personalities of the Russian stage. The mentor of the “natural blond” and “golden voice of Russia” was the famous opera diva Montserrat Caballe. It was from her that he gained knowledge and experience. A lot of time has passed since the premiere of “Hurdy Organ” and “Let Me Go,” but they still remain loved.
Nikolai Baskov is the winner of several awards, including the Golden Gramophone, Singer of the Year, and Ovation awards.
Childhood, youth, education
The future artist was born on October 15, 1976 in the family of a military man and a teacher. The first years of his life were spent in Moscow, then the family moved to the GDR for five years, little Kolya’s dad was sent there for military service.
His parents noticed his son’s creative potential when he was five years old. He performed works on a loud coloratura soprano. Mom said that Kolya’s talent was passed down from her great-grandfather, who, without any musical education, played many instruments.
Nikolai graduated from general education and music school. In his youth, he was seriously interested in sports. The teenager even received the 2nd junior category in speed swimming with a monofin. In 1993, the Basque became a student at GITIS, and a year later he transferred to Gnesinka.
Starting a career and meeting Montserrat Caballe
At the age of 18, Nikolai became a member of the Komi Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic choir, and a little later became a soloist at the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theater. During the same period, the young man won his first award; he won a prize at the All-Russian Competition for Young Opera Performers.
In 2000, a significant event in the life of the aspiring singer was a meeting with Montserrat Caballe. He was lucky enough to sing a duet with an opera singer. Nikolai made a pleasant impression on her, and she took him as her student. Later they performed on the same stage more than once.
Nicholas has not only creative, but also friendly relations with Montserrat Caballe
Steps on the Russian stage
Since 2000, they learned about Baskov as a pop performer. He released several studio albums, including:
- "Dedication";
- “Masterpieces of the passing century”;
- "I am 25".
The last album included “Hurdy Organ,” which made him famous throughout the country. In 2005, the artist recorded several joint compositions with Taisiya Povaliy. He also sang with other pop stars with Jasmine, Kirkorov, Sofia Rotaru.
Filming, participation in TV projects
Basque also tried himself as an actor; his cinematic debut took place in 2002. Nikolai starred in the television musical “Cinderella”. Later there were several more projects with his participation:
- “Our Russia. Eggs of Destiny";
- "Turn in reverse";
- "Heat".
Nikolai is a frequent guest on television programs; he enjoys participating in entertainment shows. In addition, the artist is the host of several programs at once: “Saturday Evening”, “Home Video of Stars”.
In the musical "Cinderella" Basque played one of the main roles - the prince
Basque and Lopyreva wedding: this time everything is serious
By announcing their decision to tie themselves with the “tie of Hymen,” Nikolai Baskov and Vika Lopyreva shocked the pop elite. Many artists still remember how Baskov and Lopyreva announced Andrei Malakhov’s live broadcast about their decision to start a family. For everyone, this was the news of the century. Even Nikolai’s mother was happy about this event, but when she found out the wedding date, she apologized for not being able to come to it. Lopyreva took this news normally, and the star couple decided to postpone the celebration. Baskov also said live on Lera Kudryavtseva’s program that he would enter into a marriage contract with Vika. After all, it is very important for him to preserve the financial side of his budget.
He even joked live, offering Kudryavtseva a good lawyer for marriage matters, and also jokingly said that financial issues in his life are a very important step. And if his finances sing romances, and all his chosen ones are gorgeous women on whom he spends significant expenses. He has to look for a “cheaper option.” Now Basque is busy with a busy schedule of his concerts, and his fiancee is a representative of the World Cup. Note that during his relationship with Lopyreva, Basque has changed a lot; at the insistence of the bride, he no longer wears shiny suits and fur. His image became more modest, which greatly surprised the audience.
Personal life of Nikolai Baskov
Serious passions are boiling in the personal life of the famous blond. He is constantly credited with having affairs with Russian and foreign celebrities. The list of hearts he conquered includes many famous personalities.
Baskov's first love is actress Natalya Gromushkina
Nikolai's first chosen one was actress Natalya Gromushkina. She is known to viewers from films:
- "On the crest of a wave";
- "My Fair Nanny";
- "The Bandit and the King."
Basque met the girl when she was still a student. It was an incomprehensible relationship; they met and then separated. The young people were completely different, so they could not get along together, but being apart they felt much worse.
A few years later, Nikolai finally decided to separate.
Despite the painful separation, the couple managed to maintain a warm relationship, they are still friends
Passion for Maria Maksakova and scandalous photo shoot
Baskov was suspected of having an affair with an equally famous person in the world of show business - Maria Maksakova. But the artist himself denied any connection with the singer from the famous opera dynasty, although he stirred up interest with racy photographs. In the photographs he stands in an embrace with a half-naked Maksakova.
It turns out that the young people have known each other since their student days; in their youth they really had a crush, but the relationship did not lead to anything. Whether there really was an affair 17 years later remains a mystery to everyone; Nikolai and Maria prefer to keep it a secret.
Baskov has maintained friendly relations with Maksakova for many years.
First wife Svetlana Shpigel
The only woman whom the artist led to the altar was Svetlana Shpigel. She gave birth to an heir to the singer.
The marriage lasted seven years, after which the country learned of the separation of the spouses. The divorce process was a scandal, and it was initiated by a woman.
What caused it is unknown, Svetlana herself remained silent, and Nikolai confessed his love to his wife in his interviews. In 2008, the couple divorced.
Spiegel gave Nikolai a son, whose name is Bronislav
Friendship with Taisiya Povaliy
The topic of the relationship between Baskov and Taisiya has been raised more than once in the press. Rumors about a celebrity romance appeared even before the artists recorded a hit together. Colleagues on stage also paid attention to how the loving couple had changed.
The artists have indeed lost extra pounds and become prettier. Nikolai completely changed his wardrobe, abandoned embroidered tailcoats and gilded jackets in favor of ripped jeans. The couple did not hide their feelings, they appeared together at parties, both glowed with happiness, but did not comment on their relationship.
The media repeatedly brought Baskov together with singer Povaliy
Daughter of Montserrat Marty Caballe and the Basques
Baskov was also credited with having an affair with his daughter Montserrat Caballe. The young people met back in 2000, but at that time both were in relationships.
A few years later, the girl flew to Moscow, and later the singer repeatedly visited Barcelona, where Marty lived. In addition, her beloved accompanied Nikolai during a tour of Siberia. The ubiquitous journalists found out that the young people rented one room for two.
It was rumored that the relationship was leading to a wedding, but Basque did not want to part with his bachelor life, so the couple soon separated
Public affair with Oksana Fedorova
For a long time, Fedorova and Baskov were considered the most beautiful couple in Russian show business. The young people really looked very impressive together. Their romance began when Miss Universe was still married, but the girl soon divorced.
A year later, the artist made a public proposal to Oksana, on the stage of the Jurmala Film Festival, he asked the girl to become his wife. However, the wedding ceremony never took place. In 2010, the model announced the end of the romance.
The reasons for the breakup of the most beautiful couple are not disclosed
Relations with Anastasia Volochkova
People started talking about the close relationship between Volochkova and Baskov after the artist himself shared a photo with his subscribers on his social network. In the picture he was with Anastasia, who was sleeping peacefully in his arms.
Most admirers of Nikolai’s talent thought that this was just another PR campaign. Allegedly, celebrities want to attract attention. The lovers themselves planned a wedding, which for some reason did not take place on time.
Their short romance soon ended, the blonde went in search of a new lover
Common-law wife Sofia Kalcheva
For three years, Basque was in a civil marriage with singer Sophie Kalcheva. According to most fans, the couple was truly connected by love. The young people literally glowed with happiness.
They attended social parties together and posted photos of their vacation together.
The news of the breakup shocked not only admirers of Nikolai’s work, but even his colleagues.
Failed marriage with Victoria Lopyreva
In the summer of 2020, Nikolai Baskov publicly announced that he was engaged to the famous model Victoria Lopyreva. He also shared that the wedding ceremony is scheduled for October 5 of the same year.
The lovers were actively preparing for the celebration; the event was supposed to be grandiose. However, soon the artist’s colleagues began to say that not everything was going smoothly in the star couple’s relationship; they stopped posting joint photos and going out together. Well, on the appointed day, both did not appear at the registry office.
The beautiful Lopyreva was never able to become the official wife of Nikolai Baskov
Wedding of Baskov and Lopyreva: marriage proposal
Nikolai Baskov proposed to Victoria Lopyreva in a very unusual setting - this happened at a gala reception in honor of the debut match of the Akhmat football club. At this moment, Baskov and Lopyreva were communicating with the President of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, from whom the singer asked for his blessing. The politician independently set the date of the celebration - October 5.
There were many famous guests in the hall, including rapper Timati, singer Valeria and her producer Joseph Prigozhin, actor Igor Vernik, TV presenter Yana Rudkovskaya and her husband Evgeni Plushenko. They were the first to witness the birth of a new unit of society. The video that was filmed at this moment quickly spread across the network and became one of the most discussed.
Nikolay Baskov now
Whether the heart of the “Golden Voice of Russia” is occupied today is not known for sure. Recently, the press has been discussing the artist’s changed and rejuvenated appearance. Basque really lost weight and became prettier. Many fans associate such changes with new love. But the singer himself has not yet revealed the name of his next chosen one.
The handsome and shocking artist is at the very dawn of his powers and will undoubtedly conquer more than one woman’s heart. Baskov himself claims that while he is completely immersed in creativity, he annually pleases his fans with new hits and videos.
Wedding of Baskov and Lopyreva: expected celebration scenario
As Nikolai Baskov himself stated, the wedding should take place in two cities at once - in Moscow and Grozny. Baskov tells the journalist that he and his beloved Victoria will sign at the Moscow registry office, but will celebrate only in Chechnya with their friends.
The President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov will witness the wedding of Lopyrevry and Baskov. The politician himself announced this at the beginning of autumn on his account on the social network Instagram. Kadyrov said that for him such a role is a great honor and he is proud of it.
