Yuri Antonov is one of the most popular and sought-after pop singers in the USSR. Not a single big concert was complete without his compositions, songs were regularly sounded on the radio and re-recorded on tape recorders. The singer owes his popularity not only to stunning melodies and heartfelt lyrics, but also to a very attractive appearance. It is not surprising that Antonov had many female fans. The singer was married three times, but today he is officially divorced and has no permanent girlfriend.
Anastasia: first marriage and failed emigration
The singer entered his first marriage in the distant 70s, at the very dawn of his career. The chosen one was a spectacular girl named Anastasia (according to other sources - Ida). The girl's surname is unknown. Antonov never confided in journalists and did not talk about his personal life. In addition, in the days of the USSR, tabloids did not exist, and the artist's fans were much more delicate and respected their idol and his right to privacy.
Antonov talked about his chosen one rather sparingly. It is known that she worked in Lenconcert, where the young people met. By the way, the singer was not yet particularly popular at that time, he had just moved from Belarus to Leningrad and did not even dream of big concerts and frequent recordings.
The time from meeting to wedding flew by very quickly. Soon after marriage, Anastasia admitted that her dream was to go abroad. The young wife was sure that a talented husband would be able to continue his musical career overseas without any problems, it was there that his vocal and composing skills would be appreciated.
Antonov did not take these fantasies seriously, but over time he also became imbued with the idea and began to collect documents for leaving. At that time, special grounds were required for emigration, but the young family had one: Anastasia was Jewish. Like many leaving, she did not at all strive to Israel; America was the goal of the ambitious young woman.
The spouses received a visa very quickly, all obstacles to departure were removed. Farewell to friends took place, and finally the singer decided to go to Belarus, where his parents lived. This trip became fateful - on the eve of his departure, Antonov realized that he simply would not be able to leave his homeland. As a result, Anastasia left alone. At first, they maintained a relationship, Yuri helped his wife with money and planned a possible meeting. However, time and distance did their job. Gradually, the couple realized that nothing more binds them, it was decided to leave. Divorce was filed without delay, and everyone went their own way. Today Anastasia lives in New York, the former spouses hardly communicate.
Connection with a foreigner: Miroslava
Antonov's amazing fate confronted him with bright and unusual women. In one of the companies, the singer met Miroslava Bobanovich. After the departure of his first wife and a peaceful divorce, 4 years have passed, Antonov's popularity grew, fees increased. However, the singer was lonely and dreamed of one with whom he could start a family.
A spectacular girl from Yugoslavia came to the USSR on tour. Miroslava was very interested in the talented blond, the sympathy was quick and mutual. Soon Antonov made an offer, but the girl put forward a condition - moving to Croatia. The enamored singer immediately agreed. Parents and close friends dissuaded him from a rash step, realizing that it would not be easy to repeat success far from the USSR, and the singer simply would not be able to live without creativity. However, contrary to the advice and warnings of relatives, the marriage was concluded, and the couple left for a new place of residence.
Antonov lived in Yugoslavia for only a few months. Then he returned, realizing that a musical career in a foreign country was out of the question. His wife categorically refused to move to Russia, all her relatives and friends lived in Yugoslavia, her career was also associated with this country. As a result, for several years the couple lived apart, meeting occasionally, when Antonov managed to find time in a busy work schedule and come to his wife. Naturally, such a family life could not last long, after a while the spouses formalized an official divorce by mutual consent.
French love and long-awaited daughter
The third and last wife of Antonov was the spectacular blonde Anna. Journalists know very little about her. It is possible that the reason for the separation was the woman's desire to be the head of the family, and this alignment did not suit the singer at all. Antonov does not like to talk about marriage and the reasons for breaking it, he practically does not mention his ex-wife.
In the third marriage, the singer's only daughter, Lyudmila, was born. The girl met with her father, but she spends most of her life in France, where Anna left immediately after the divorce. Antonov does not communicate with his ex-wife, but she follows his work.
Today the singer is not married, he lives in a spacious country house with his sister Zhanna and nephew Yuri. Antonov's company is also made up of his favorite pets: cats, dogs and even fish. The singer assures that he is absolutely happy, and does not consider the current family life a failure. His main dream has come true - complete freedom of creativity.
