Chanson in Russia has always been called prison music. Often the songs in this genre tell not about love, but about a long conclusion. Maxim Kust, whose biography is very tragic, does not differ from most chansonniers. He would have the opportunity to become the "Second Circle", but he was convicted of a heavy article and was imprisoned. This did not stop the singer from fulfilling his dream and striving for popularity.
Biography
In the village of Sibenets, Bryansk region, in 1977 on Ivan Kupala (July 7), Maxim Kust was born. His biography from childhood is associated with poetry and music. He learned to read early, and at the age of 8 he began to write poetry. He dreamed of writing songs and did it successfully even at a very young age. In addition, parents say that Maxim was fond of sports and led an exceptionally healthy lifestyle.
At 11, he entertained peers with a guitar, he sang famous courtyard songs and compositions of his own composition. He graduated from high school in the city of Fokino, and later studied there at vocational school. Then he began to build his musical career. It was in Fokino that he recorded his debut album in 1989. He did not bring him all-Russian popularity, because then the chanson was not so loved by the public.
Music career
The failure of the first album somewhat upset the young man, until 2008, no one knew who Maxim Kust was. His biography during this period is almost unknown. Perhaps it was then that he contacted a group involved in the trafficking of illicit substances. In 2008, his record was released at the Belgorod recording studio.
Later, already serving his sentence, he began to release more albums, which brought him popularity. In 2014, three records were released at once, and in 2015 a collection with an optimistic title “I am still alive” was released. In the same period, Maxim published several collections of poems.
Interestingly, the official website does not indicate what the singer did in custody. It shows only positive information about who Maxim Kust is. Biography, family and many photos - this information you will not find on any page. Most of the news about Maxim is published in the Bryansk newspapers.
Tragedy and disability
In 2000, Maxim Kust had an accident. His biography at that moment could tragically end, but he proved himself to be a real man and began to fight the disease. According to the results of this accident, the singer was found to have a serious spinal injury, which
caused disability.
From that moment on, he could only move in a wheelchair. The doctors did everything, but they could not return the opportunity to walk. In addition to traumatic lesions of the spine, Maxim was diagnosed with chronic pyelonephritis, spastic paraparesis and impaired pelvic organs.
Resonant criminal case
In June 2008, singer Maxim Kust was arrested. His biography again changed not for the better. Now, a longer stay in a pre-trial detention center has been added to disability. Relatives and friends did not believe that the singer could be involved in the transportation and marketing of narcotic drugs as part of a criminal group, but the investigation proved that it was he who organized the drug trafficking.
The case was quite resonant. Everyone described Maxim as a positive young man, but despite this disability of the 1st group, he was not released under house arrest or on his own recognizance. Mother and lawyer more than once filed petitions to change the measure of restraint of pre-trial detention, but they were rejected.
The judge and the investigator believed that the singer could seize the opportunity and escape or continue to engage in criminal activity, as well as cover the tracks. The wait for the trial was very long, during this time Maxim's body developed ulcers and pressure sores that needed to be processed. He could not take care of himself on his own, in the pre-trial detention center there was not even the opportunity to wash himself. Nevertheless, he withstood prolonged detention in order to survive one more after the trial.
Conclusion
In 2011, the court sentenced Maxim to 15 years in prison. He tried to appeal this decision in a higher court, but failed to change the sentence under a very serious article. Nevertheless, this did not prevent him from realizing the dream of his life. He began to actively work on collections of poems and his own songs, participating in amateur performances and recording songs on improvised means.
Twice became the laureate of the contest "Kalina red" Maxim Kust. Biography, a photo of him for this reason became the subject of public discussion. Many were imbued with the tearful manner of Maxim's performance. Listeners believe that he is a very talented person, and the charges are falsified. Requests for early release from Maxim were twice rejected, although other chansonniers who worked in dungeons were released.
In 2013, he performed at the Kalina Krasnaya concert, and later still managed to get out of prison ahead of schedule. No one knows the exact date for the conclusion of the conclusion, approximately this happened in 2016. At that time, given the contents of the pre-trial detention center, Maxim spent 8 years in prison. Now he is engaged in creative activities and is actively performing on various stages.