Sheveleva Galina is a singer with excellent vocal skills and a bright appearance. Her name and surname do not say anything to the current generation of listeners. And in Soviet times, Sheveleva was known and loved by many people. Want to see the biography of the singer? Find out the cause of her death? Now we will tell you everything.
Galina Sheveleva: biography, family and childhood
She was born on December 26, 1952 in Ukrainian Kharkov. Our heroine came from a simple family. Gali's father was a professional builder. And my mother worked as a teacher in a kindergarten. Galina had a twin sister (45 minutes older than her), whose name was Lyudmila.
Girls grew up active and inquisitive. They often hosted home concerts for parents, grandparents, and neighbors. In 1959, the sisters went to first grade. Almost immediately, they began attending classes in the choir. Luda quickly lost interest in this. And Galya was seriously carried away by singing. Even then, she dreamed of performing on a large stage, preferably in Moscow. At the age of 16, Galina was included in one of the most famous children and youth orchestras in Kharkov. She was considered a great vocalist.
Student time
In 1970, Galina Sheveleva graduated from high school. Her friends and relatives were sure that the girl would submit documents to the music school. But our heroine surprised everyone. She entered the catering institute located in Kharkov. Gali's choice fell on the correspondence department of the Faculty of Economics.
Here are just a education Sheveleva did not come in handy. At some point, the girl realized that music is her main calling in life. The beautiful brunette got a job as a vocalist in the Crystal restaurant. The local audience took her performances with a bang. Once this restaurant was visited by Valentina Tolkunova. She heard Galina singing. When the girl came down from the stage, Tolkunov praised her. She advised her to go to the capital.
The conquest of Moscow
Galya listened to the words of the famous singer. She went to Moscow, where she rented a small room in a communal apartment. The girl participated in auditions, which were organized by the leaders of the bands popular in those days. And only in 1978, the talented performer from Kharkov was noticed by the musician Arkady Khaslavsky.
VIA "Hello, song"
Galya received a tempting offer. She was supposed to become a backing vocalist in the VIA "Hello, song." And the girl agreed. A wonderful composition “The Old Bonfire” was recorded with her.
In the 1970s, VIA included a large number of participants. It was difficult for Arkady Gennadevich to distinguish Shevelev among other vocalists. He wanted to avoid rumors and speculation.
Personal life
Our heroine has never had problems associated with the lack of boyfriends. Guys always ran after a cheerful and pretty girl. But Galya was in no hurry to build a serious relationship.
Sheveleva and Khaslavsky accounted for each other not only colleagues. At first they lived in a civil marriage. And in 1982, officially formalized the relationship. They believed in a happy future and did not even imagine what kind of tests fate had prepared for them.
In 1983, Arkady Khaslavsky was sent to prison. And all because he did not want to comply with the new rigid framework provided for Soviet musicians. Igor Matvienko was appointed the artistic director of VIA “Hello, Song”. A year later, Sheveleva Galina left the ensemble. Soon she moved to the city of Tikhoretsk, where her husband was serving his sentence.
Solo career
In 1986, Arkady Khaslavsky was released on parole. He immediately set about promoting his wife's music career. Until 1989, Galya acted as part of the VOKS group that he created. Then she took up a solo career.
Philip Kirkorov, Dobrynin Vyacheslav, Shainsky Vladimir - Galina Sheveleva once collaborated with these outstanding people. Songs appealed to Soviet citizens. The greatest popularity was gained by such compositions as “White Bulk”, “Chrysanthemums”, “Two Rivers” and “So the summer has passed”.
Death
Sheveleva Galina was killed in her apartment on June 26, 1991. The death of the singer came due to a blow to the head with a heavy metal object. Our heroine was robbed and dealt with with her, as with the main witness. With the killer, Artem Zadorozhny from Krivoy Rog, Galina was well acquainted. This man managed to enter into her confidence. And after some time, Artem and his accomplices, by prior agreement, committed a robbery of her apartment. The singer has always been a kind and helpful person. She could not even think that a long-time acquaintance was developing an insidious plan.
Galya was buried in her native Kharkov. The singer found her last shelter at the Alekseevsky cemetery. The costs associated with the funeral were borne by the producer, Mark Rudinstein. Sheveleva Galina collaborated with him in recent years. As for the singer’s husband, Arkady Khaslavsky, at the time of the murder of his wife, he was in Israel. Having learned the terrible news, the man did not go to Kharkov, but remained on permanent residence in Jerusalem.
Disclosure
Litigation related to Sheveleva’s murder lasted more than 12 months. And only in the autumn of 1992 the verdict was announced. The killer of the famous artist received 12 years in prison. Relatives and colleagues of Gali were dissatisfied with the court decision. They wanted the criminal to be in jail until the end of their days. But the verdict is not subject to appeal.
Finally
Today we remembered another talented, kind and hardworking person. Sheveleva Galina passed away very early - at 39.5 years. Let her rest in peace ...