Presnyakov Vladimir (Jr.) - Russian composer, singer, musician, actor and arranger - was born in Sverdlovsk (now Yekaterinburg) in 1968, March 29. His parents are also famous people. Father, Vladimir Petrovich, is a saxophonist. Mother, Elena Petrovna, is a vocalist. In connection with their creative activity in 1975, parents moved to Moscow. They began work in the famous vocal and instrumental ensemble called "Gems".
Childhood
Vladimir Presnyakov was brought up by his grandmother and studied at the Sverdlovsk boarding school. As soon as the life of his parents improved, he moved to them in Moscow. There he began his creative career. Presnyakov studied guitar, piano, and percussion. He composed his first song at the age of eleven. Already at twelve he began to sing in the church choir, which operated at the Elokhov Cathedral in Moscow. Vladimir held his first performances with the Cruise band at the age of thirteen. He performed songs of his own composition “Red Book”, “Old Tale”, “Cat”.
Youth
Vladimir Presnyakov received an excellent education. He studied at the Choir College. Sveshnikov. Then he entered the Moscow City College. October Revolution to the conductor-choral department. Presnyakov studied reluctantly and even poorly. He liked to skip classes, which greatly upset his parents. As a student, he did not stop his creative activity. He worked in the ensemble of Laima Vaikule. At one performance, the crew of the famous film "Above the Rainbow" was present. They noticed a young artist and invited him to record songs. Presnyakov sang the compositions Zurbagan and Roadside Grass Sleeping. In addition, he played a small role in the film. The picture was released in 1986. After the show, the musician in an instant gained unprecedented popularity, and the songs he performed became hits and sounded from everywhere. The popularity of the singer grew. Already in 1987, he was offered to star in the new film "She is with a broom, he is in a black hat." In addition, he performed some songs for the movie, based on the famous novel by
Alexander Belyaev called "Island of the dead ships."
Without a voice
In 1983, the career of a popular artist was at stake. The thing is that he lost his voice. At that time, it was fashionable to have a break dance among young people. One of Presnyakov’s friends invited him to practice at the Pravda recreation center. Vladimir liked this occupation so much that he could no longer stop. It all ended in severe pneumonia and loss of voice. The singer himself, like his parents, took this as a real disaster. Despite all the fears, the voice returned. At the same time, Presnyakov received a real gift of nature, namely, falsetto, very rare in strength and height.
Dizzy take-off
From 1987 to 1994, Vladimir Presnyakov worked at the popular Song Theater of the singer Alla Pugacheva. Already in the late 1980s, he created the group "Captain". They performed with the program “Farewell to childhood”. With her, the group toured in Moscow, as well as in cities near and far abroad. Until the mid-90s, Presnyakov was one of the ten most popular performers of the country. In the charts for 1989, he took fourth place in the nomination "Soloists", gaining 12,995 votes. In the same year, the singer's debut album "Dad, you yourself were like that." It was he who finally formed the image of the performer. At the same time, the first Russian rock musical “Street” was staged with the participation of Presnyakov.
Tour
The first solo concert program was called The Vladimir Presnyakov Show. With her, the musician performed at the largest concert venues in Moscow and Leningrad, such as Olimpiysky and SKK Yubileiny. Vladimir Presnyakov, whose biography is very bright and fascinating, was the first Russian performer to receive the Golden Key prize in the city of Monte Carlo. He became the first artist whose audio recordings were distributed throughout the country in the largest circulation.
Famous collections
Vladimir Presnyakov, whose songs are sung today, has released more than one album over several years of fruitful work. In 1991, his album Love was released. A huge success in 1994 brought him the collection "Castle of the Rain." It included songs like Girlfriend Masha and A Stewardess named Jeanne. They became hits for many years. 1995 was especially successful for the singer. Vladimir Presnyakov immediately released three albums: "Zhanna", "Wanderer", "Zurbagan". They became the best and brought the singer unprecedented popularity. In the same year, a concert program was created called "Castle from the rain." She received the Star Award as the best show of the year at all concert venues in Russia. The album "Drooling" was released in 1996. In 1998, the Live Collection disc, and in 2001, the Open Door. Vladimir Presnyakov, whose biography is remarkable not only for musical creativity, took part in the project of the First Channel “Last Hero-3” in 2002 and won the main prize. Then the album Love on Audio saw the light of day.
Cooperative activity
Vladimir Presnyakov recorded the disc with the group “Malaria” in 2005. In 2006, together with Leonid Agutin, he sang the song “Airports”. She quickly gained popularity and became the hit of all the airwaves. Joint creativity has borne fruit. Agutin and Presnyakov received the well-deserved Golden Gramophone Award as the best male duet. In the same nomination were nominated for the prize "Muz-TV 2007". The work with Agutin did not end there. Together with him, as well as with Natalya Podolskaya and Angelika Varum, in 2012 the album “Be part of yours” was recorded. In 2013, the singer created a concert program “Useless Angel”. There were new and already known songs of the artist.
Christina Orbakaite
The first true love of the singer was the famous singer Kristina Orbakaite. They met very young. She was only 15 years old. It happened at the concert of Laima Vaikule in Izmailovo. Vladimir Presnyakov (the photo will not be allowed to lie) was already a prominent young man and could not help but please the young beauty. He complimented and tried in every way to please. They both often took part in concerts and could not help but meet again. Their romance began after filming the program "Blue Light". It should be noted that for the first date Presnyakov had to question Christina from Alla Pugacheva herself. This bold act was appreciated. Very soon, the couple began to live together as husband and wife. Their young age was a hindrance to official marriage. So they just exchanged rings. Parents were shocked by this turn of events, but did not begin to ban. As in any relationship, it could not do without quarrels. Young people often cursed, but certainly put up. On May 21, 1991, Vladimir Presnyakov and Kristina Orbakaite had a son, Nikita. Only in 1994, the couple finally moved to their own apartment. They lived together for about ten years. The reason for the separation was the infidelity of Presnyakov. There were various rumors about his adventures. Some turned out to be a lie, others, on the contrary, were true. The couple broke up peacefully. There were no high-profile scandals and statements in the press. They still communicate. Presnyakov takes an active part in raising his son.
New family
In 1996, the Orbakaite – Presnyakov pair officially broke. The blame was Lena Lenskaya. It was she who became the singer's new lover and wife. After living together for several years, they finally got married in 2001. Very quickly, relations began to deteriorate. Some argue that the wife of Vladimir Presnyakov, Elena, was complex in nature, often and for a long time left for the United States. Others say that the reason for the breakup was her husband’s indifference and his addiction to alcohol. They filed for divorce in 2005, but still lived together for some time.
Natalia Podolskaya
Vladimir Presnyakov and Natalya Podolskaya met in 2005 on the set of the Big Races project. Feelings flashed quickly. Romantic evenings, meetings did their job. They lived together for several years before deciding to get married. This event took place in 2010. The wedding was magnificent and memorable. A white dress, veil and motor ship are all that any bride can dream of. Podolskaya admitted that as a wife she feels more confident. The couple does not hide that it intends to have children. The free outfits of Natalia, which she likes to wear in everyday life, haunt reporters. Each of her outfits in a fluttering dress is perceived as a hint of an interesting situation. Numerous fans of the singer’s work have always been interested in his personal life. And he did not give them cause for disappointment. Not so long ago, rumors leaked to the press about his separation from Podolsk. However, in an interview, the singer admitted that these were just conversations that had nothing to do with reality.