Pelageya is a famous Russian folk singer, founder of the Pelageya group. For many years he has been a mentor in the music show projects of the First Channel "Voice" and "Voice. Children". Pelageya is one of the most popular representatives of show business. In 2018, she took thirty-ninth place in the Russian rating compiled by Forbes magazine.
Pelagia's creative career began at the age of three. At the age of eight, she began to study at a music school in Novosibirsk, where the girl was admitted without exams. A year later, Pelageya already performed on Central Television, where she won first place in the competition and became the best performer of folk songs.
short biography
The singer was born in Novosibirsk. Her great-grandmother's name was Pelageya, it was decided to name the girl in her honor. True, in the official document she was recorded as Polina, only later Pelageya was able to correct the unfortunate mistake.
Her mother was a wonderful jazz singer. Apparently, Pelageya inherited the unique timbre. A tragic event happened in my mother's life. After a long serious illness, she lost her voice and was no longer able to continue her career on stage.
After that, Svetlana Khanova devoted her whole life to her daughter, helping to develop her talent. Until now, they work together. Svetlana always helps her daughter in her professional activities. So in the project "Voice" she worked with the performers together with Polya, taught them vocal skills, selected a repertoire and was always present at rehearsals and concerts.
Pelageya was a unique child. According to her mother, the girl began to sing along with her at an early age, when she listened to lullabies. The baby repeated the musical phrases absolutely exactly.
The first time Pelageya entered the stage when she was three years old. At that time, her mother organized an exhibition of paintings in St. Petersburg. At the opening of the event, the girl sang a song. The audience enthusiastically accepted the young performer, but she was very scared, burst into tears and ran away from the stage. Until now, Pelageya remembers this performance and believes that her debut was a failure.
Pelageya said that as a child, she was almost not allowed to approach the TV. All that she was allowed to watch was Soviet animated films, which, according to her mother, helped the girl to develop correctly.
At the age of four, the girl became the star of the kindergarten matinees. At eight years old, she was enrolled in a music school without exams. After one of her performances in the hall of the Kremlin Palace, she received the blessing of Patriarch Alexy II.
The young singer performed at a meeting of heads of state held in Russia and became the only representative of our country who was given the opportunity to present a cultural program at the event. World leaders were delighted with the talent of the young performer, and the President of France called her “Edith Piaf from Russia”.
When Pelageya was eleven years old, she became a member of the KVN team, representing Novosibirsk. The girl performed on Channel One, demonstrating her unique talent to the jury and the audience.
After moving to the capital, Pelageya began to study first at a music school, and then at the Academy. Gnesins. Soon she organized her own musical group "Pelageya".
The musicians performed for the first time at the House of Artists. They played a full concert with folk-rock songs. All tickets for the band's performance were sold out well ahead of the scheduled date. It was a real success for the musicians.
In 2003, the first album of the Pelageya group was released. The unusual style of music and the amazing voice of the soloist attracted the attention of not only listeners, but also music critics who called the group "Discovery of the Year".
Many believe that it was thanks to the singer and her team that the public developed an interest in folk art. They became prominent representatives of a new, alternative direction in rock music. Until now, Pelageya's concerts are held with a constant sold-out and collect a huge army of fans throughout the country.
Interesting Facts
For all her popularity, Pelageya does not really like to communicate with the public. She is quite shy, and not many people manage to get her location. Today, Pelageya tries not to give interviews about her personal life and shuts herself off from annoying fans and paparazzi.
The singer loves to travel. When the opportunity arises, she goes to Israel to retire and spend time in silence, silence and meditation.
On touring trains, Pelageya also tries to retire and often spend time in her hotel room. Only occasionally does she join her band for dinner.
If someone from her family and friends needs help, Pelageya always responds and is ready to do anything to help solve a difficult situation or deal with personal problems. Many of her friends say that Polya is an excellent psychologist with a natural gift for penetrating people's souls.
The singer is always very attentive to new proposals and, before giving an answer, carefully weighs all the pros and cons.
Pelageya does not give interviews to media representatives with a dubious reputation and does not engage in self-promotion. She tries to carefully hide her personal and family life from prying eyes.
Fields takes part in many charity events, especially related to helping children.
Creativity, concerts, royalties and income
During her creative career, Pelageya recorded seven studio albums and performed with a huge number of concerts. She is the owner of a number of prestigious music awards and prizes.
Today the singer is included in the TOP-50 famous representatives of Russian show business and sports according to Forbes.
In 2018, it took the thirty-ninth line in the popularity rating. Her income was $ 1.7 million. In 2016, her rating was significantly lower, she was only in forty-sixth place with an income of 0.9 million dollars.
Participation as a mentor of the show "Voice" has further added to the popularity of the singer. According to unverified data, for participation in the program, Pelageya received a fee of 50 thousand euros per season.
To invite Pelageya to a corporate event, the customer will have to spend at least 3 million rubles. However, the singer may not agree to the performance, the choice remains with her.
Her concerts are always sold out. Not everyone is able to buy a ticket, despite the high prices.
Soon Pelageya can be heard and seen in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Yaroslavl and Sochi.
On July 13, 2019, the singer will perform on Palace Square in St. Petersburg as part of the White Nights festival. The concert will be free.
The long-awaited concert in the capital will take place on July 27, ticket prices range from 2,000 rubles to 6,000 rubles.
In August, the singer will perform again in the capital, then in Yaroslavl, and will also take part in the "New Wave" in Sochi.
In December, Pelageya will perform in the New Year's festive concert, which will take place on the stage of the Crocus City Hall. The cost of tickets for the event ranges from 1,500 to 20,000 rubles. VIP tickets at the tables cost from 30,000 to 60,000 rubles.
