Alla Borisovna Pugacheva is a true legend of the Russian stage. She is often called the prima donna of the national stage. She is not only an excellent singer, musician, composer, but also an actor and director.
For more than half a century, Alla Borisovna has remained the most discussed personality in the domestic show business. Alla Borisovna's musical compositions became popular hits. The songs of the prima donna at one time sounded everywhere.
And it seems that the singer's popularity began to decrease, but the fans could not forget her name. Indeed, the news appeared in the press that Pugacheva was marrying Galkin, who was fit for her sons.
Alla Borisovna's repertoire includes about 100 solo albums and 500 musical compositions.
The total circulation of album sales was about 250 million copies. No one could beat the prima donna.
She can smile and be friendly. But if she doesn’t like something, she will say it in person and not in a delicate form.
Childhood and youth of Alla Borisovna
Alla Pugacheva was born on April 15, 1949 in the Russian capital in the family of front-line soldiers Zinaida Arkhipovna Odegova and Boris Mikhailovich Pugachev.
Alla was the second child in the family. It is known that parents paid attention to their children.
Little Alla spent her free time with the yard guys in the post-war period. There was nothing to play with, living conditions were not very acceptable.
Alla's mother noticed that the girl had a very beautiful voice. Once she invited a teacher from a music school to listen to her daughter's singing.
The teacher noted that the girl had a good voice and hearing. At the age of 5, little Alla became a student of a music school.
Piano lessons almost immediately gave results. Little Alla performed at a combined concert of Soviet musicians on the stage of the columned hall of the House of the Unions. Her angelic voice was able to win the hearts of listeners from the first second.
In 1956, the girl entered the 1st grade. Studying was very easy, especially she really liked music. Already in her youth, Pugacheva had a peculiar character. Teachers made comments to her, but one way or another, this did not prevent the girl from remaining an excellent student.
The teachers prophesied to their student the place of the famous pianist. Alla Borisovna dreamed of building a career as a singer. After graduating from school, she entered the M. M. Ippolitov-Ivanov Music College at the conductor-choir department.
Studying at the music school made her very happy. While studying in the 2nd year, Alla Pugacheva went on tour for the first time as part of the Mosestrada team program.
It was a wonderful experience. Thanks to him, she realized that her place was only on the stage.
The beginning and peak of the prima donna's musical career
The singer's tours were very successful. The prima donna began working on recording her debut song. She presented her first musical composition "Robot" on the program "Good morning".
This musical debut was noticed by producers and composers who offered young Alla cooperation.
Pugacheva was interested in the little-known composer Vladimir Shainsky. Soon, Vladimir wrote hits for the prima donna - "Don't argue with me" and "How could I not fall in love." These tracks "blew up" the music world.
It was thanks to these musical compositions that Pugacheva took the 1st position in the All-Union Radio.
Alla Borisovna Pugacheva spent the next few years in the Youth team. Then the prima donna traveled to the Far North and the Arctic.
She performed in front of drillers, oil workers and geologists with songs - “I just love it very much”, “King, flower girl and jester”. And also with the composition of his own composition "The Only Waltz".
Alla Pugacheva was expelled from the music school
The tour became a positive experience for the young Alla. But at the same time she was expelled from the music school.
The fact is that Alla was away for most of the study time. She was not allowed to take the exams. As a result, Pugacheva remained an ungraduated specialist.
As punishment, the rector of the music school sent Alla to teach music lessons at one of the local Moscow music schools.
But still, Alla was able to fulfill the order of the rector, who eventually allowed her to take the exam. And she still received a diploma "Choir Conductor".
A diploma for Alla Borisovna was needed to reassure her parents. After graduation, the prima donna did not become a conductor, she went to conquer the circus school.
Together with her troupe, Pugacheva toured small villages and towns. In small villages, the troupe delighted local workers with comic numbers.
In the late 1960s, the singer-songwriter decided to leave the circus school. Alla tried herself as a soloist of the musical ensemble "New Electron".
A year later, she moved to the musical group "Moskvichi". And after a while I got into the group "Jolly Fellows". From that moment began the finest hour for the prima donna.
The beginning of the solo career of Alla Pugacheva
In 1976, the singer decided to pursue a solo career. The prima donna got a job as a soloist in the Mosconcert organization.
The performer for the first time became the laureate of the festival "Song of the Year-76". And also a participant in the New Year's concert "Blue Light" with the song "Very Good".
Alla's popularity began to increase rapidly. The prima donna was often shown on TV. She became a frequent guest of programs and various festivals.
Some time later, the artist organized a solo concert in the Luzhniki complex. And also received an honorary "red line" from the organization "Mosconcert". This allowed Alla Borisovna to perform with a solo program on the territory of the Soviet Union and beyond.
Then Alla Borisovna was able to show her acting skills. She first played a singer in the legendary film The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath as a singer. And then she was offered the lead role in the film "The Woman Who Sings."
In 1978, the prima donna released her debut album Mirror of the Soul. The first disc became the best-selling in the Soviet Union.
Alla Borisovna decided to release several export versions of the presented album in different languages. After that, Pugacheva woke up popular.
After a successful debut, Pugacheva began working on two albums. Soon, her fans heard the records "Rise above the fuss" and "Whether there will be more."
In the same period of time, she met Raymond Pauls and Ilya Reznik. They wrote immortal hits for Alla Borisovna: "Maestro", "Time for Cause" and "A Million Scarlet Roses".
The next 10 years in the life of Alla Borisovna Pugacheva are success, popularity and a dizzying career as a singer.
The prima donna constantly toured in other countries. In addition, she managed to release hits: “Iceberg”, “Without Me”, “Two Stars”, “Hey, you are up there!”.
Alla Pugacheva and rock music
Alla Borisovna changed her style a little. She began to position herself as a rock singer.
In 1991, the day before the collapse of the Soviet Union, Alla Borisovna Pugacheva was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR. It was the prima donna who became the last person to receive this title.
In the early 1990s, Alla Borisovna tried herself as a business woman. She launched the production of her own elite shoes, released the Alla perfume. She also became the founder of a magazine with her own name.
In 1995, Alla Borisovna told her fans that she was going on a sabbatical. So that the "fans" of her work do not get bored, Alla Borisovna presented the next album. The singer gave it the thematic title "Don't Hurt Me, Gentlemen." The collection sold out in significant numbers.
The performer's income from sales of the record amounted to over $100. For that period of time, this was a huge amount.
In 1997, the prima donna returned again. She performed on the stage of the international Eurovision Song Contest. Initially, Valery Meladze was supposed to go to the international competition.
Earlier, Alla wrote the track “Prima Donna” for Valery, with which he was supposed to go to the competition. But before the performance, Valery fell ill, and Alla insured him.
Alla Pugacheva at Eurovision
At the Eurovision Song Contest, Alla Borisovna took only 15th place, but the performer was not upset. She stated that participation in the international competition only inspired her not to leave the stage.
Alla Borisovna prepared several "explosive" show programs "Favorites" and "Yes!". With them, she went on a big tour around the world.
For several years, the Russian singer gave more than 100 concerts on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Alla Borisovna did not go through the easiest life path. After 50 years of successful work on the stage, she has achieved everything that aspiring musicians and singers dream of.
In 2005, the prima donna became the organizer of the popular music festival "Song of the Year". Her companion was the famous contemporary composer Igor Krutoy.
During her creative career, Alla Borisovna realized herself not only as a singer, but also as a talented author. She had good taste.
From the pen of the artist came out such musical compositions as "The Woman Who Sings", "The Only Waltz", "Autumn", etc.
The prima donna successfully combined her career as a singer and composer with her career as an actress. The directors understood that those films in which Alla Borisovna appeared would become successful.
With the participation of the Russian performer, the brilliant film "Foam" was released in the late 1970s. It starred not only the prima donna, but also other stars of Soviet cinema.
A little later, Alla Borisovna, together with another Soviet star Sofia Rotaru, starred in the film Recital.
In addition, Pugacheva did not ignore invitations to star in the musical.
Alla Pugacheva as Pronya Prokopievna
The most successful work, according to professionals, was Alla's participation in the musical "Chasing Two Hares". In the musical, the prima donna got the role of the spoiled Pronya Prokopyevna, and Maxim Galkin was her gentleman.
Back in the Soviet Union, Pugacheva was a popular media personality. She was often invited to various shows, projects and programs.
By the way, the rating of programs with the participation of the singer has always increased. Alla Borisovna took part in more than 20 television projects.
2007 was no less productive for the singer. It was in this year that the performer created her own radio station "Alla".
Pugacheva meticulously chose the musical compositions that needed to be broadcast. In addition, for some time she was a host on the Alla radio.
Radio "Alla" at one time it was a popular wave among music lovers. However, the radio went out of business in 2011.
Pugacheva decided to close her project after the death of Alexander Varin (the ideological inspirer of Alla radio). For a short existence, a million grateful listeners appeared at the radio station.
In addition, the prima donna became the founder of her own music award "Alla's Golden Star". To everyone who received the award, the prima donna gave $ 50 to develop a musical career.
Termination of tour activity
In the spring of 2009, Alla Borisovna shocked fans of her work with an unexpected statement. The singer announced that she was ending her touring activities.
The singer went on a tour "Dreams of Love". During the farewell tour, the singer held about 37 concerts throughout the CIS countries.
From that moment on, the singer was no longer engaged in touring activities. Moreover, she did not release new albums.
During this period, she appeared only a few tracks. But she often appeared on Russian television. The performer was looking for new talents for the New Wave contest and the Factor A show.
In 2014, the prima donna became a member of the television project Just Like It. On the project, Alla Borisovna was the third judge.
In addition, in early 2015, she opened the Family Club children's center. It included a trilingual kindergarten and a child development group. Alla is not only the director of the children's center, but also a teacher.
Alla Pugacheva's awards
During her successful musical career, Alla Borisovna was repeatedly awarded various awards and prizes.
The prima donna noted that she considers the biggest awards: the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, the Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots, the Belarusian President’s Prize “Through Art to Peace and Mutual Understanding”.
Alla Borisovna has come a long way to the top of the musical Olympus. Today she is her conqueror.
In honor of the Russian singer in 1985, a ferry was named on the territory of Finland. Several nominal plates with the initials of the prima donna are placed in Yalta, Vitebsk and Atkarsk.
After leaving the big stage, the singer actively began to take part in the political life of her own state.
In early 2005, the prima donna became a member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation as a representative of the all-Russian association.
In 2011, the Right Cause party became Alla Pugacheva's political favorite. The Russian singer admitted that it was in these guys that she saw a good future for Russia.
Prokhorov was the leader of the political party. After his dismissal from the post of head of Right Cause, Pugacheva also left the party.
Alla Pugacheva's personal life
Alla Borisovna's personal life is no less eventful than her musical career.
The prima donna has always agreed that she has a difficult character. And it was difficult for her men to put up with him.
The first husband of Alla Pugacheva: Mykolas Orbakas
The singer entered into her first marriage in her youth. In 1969, she announced to her parents that she was marrying Lithuanian circus performer Mykolas Orbakas.
It was an early marriage. Young people were not ready for a family. Each of them pursued their own career.
The fruit of the love of Mykolas and Alla was a daughter, who was named Christina. Almost immediately after her birth, Pugacheva and her husband divorced.
Christina's father did not refuse to raise his daughter and helped her in every possible way.
The second husband of Alla Pugacheva: Alexander Stefanovich
After the divorce, Pugacheva did not grieve for a long time. Her second husband was the famous Soviet director Alexander Stefanovich.
Young people signed in 1977. And in 1981 they filed for divorce. Alexander stated that Alla completely devoted herself to her musical career. And she completely forgot about her marital duties.
The third husband of Alla Pugacheva: Evgeny Boldin
In 1985, Alla married Evgeny Boldin. He was a producer of the singer for 8 years concurrently.
But this union did not last long. Some time later, the lawful husband of the prima donna saw that she was dating a stage partner Vladimir Kuzmin.
The prima donna calls the period of marriage of Alla and Eugene very difficult. In her third marriage, she had the opportunity to experience the joys of motherhood a second time. But the strict and rebellious Alla terminated the pregnancy because she dreamed of an outstanding career as a singer.
Alla Pugacheva and Philip Kirkorov
In 1994, the artist presented the song "Love, like a dream." The singer dedicated a musical composition Philip Kirkorov.
Their romance developed so rapidly that in 1994 the young people decided to get married. Their marriage was concluded by the mayor of St. Petersburg Anatoly Sobchak.
At the time of the wedding, Philip was only 28 years old, and Alla was 45.
Many called the marriage of Alla and Kirkorov a prima donna project. But the couple lasted in an official marriage for about 10 years.
They even managed to get married. True, there could be no talk of children. Each of the partners had their own character. And many noted that the couple did not hold back their emotions and could quarrel in public.
In 2005, the couple announced that they were divorcing. The reasons for this decision Kirkorov and Pugacheva were not announced. But many said that the star couple broke up due to Kirkorov's large debts.
The singer invested $ 5 million in the musical "Chicago", which in the end turned out to be a "failure".
Alla Pugacheva and Maxim Galkin
In 2011, Pugacheva was shocked by the announcement that she was marrying Maxim Galkin.
Pugacheva did not deny that her romantic relationship with Maxim began in early 2000. And since 2005, she and Maxim began to live in a civil marriage, but they hid it.
Journalists still haunt Maxim and Alla. Many again say that Maxim is another project of Pugacheva.
Maxim is also poured with mud, saying that he is a gigolo. And that from Alla he needs only money.
Despite the big age difference, Alla and Maxim look very happy. Alla moved to Galkin's country house. They lead a common life.
Pugacheva says that she has never felt so happy before.
In 2013, their family became even larger. Twins were born - Harry and Elizabeth.
According to Alla Borisovna, the surrogate mother endured the babies. However, the blood of Alla and Maxim flows in their veins.
Alla Pugacheva now
Today Pugacheva rarely appears on stage. Alla devotes her time to Maxim and the children. But in 2018, she still appeared on stage. With her number, the prima donna performed with her friend Ilya Reznik.
At a concert in honor of the anniversary of Ilya, Alla Pugacheva prepared a brilliant number. The prima donna became rejuvenated, fit and with an impeccable figure for her age, she looked like a happy woman.
Alla Borisovna maintains her page on Instagram. There are photos of her family from time to time.
She recently posted a photo of herself without makeup and wig. But the lovers in love were not shocked by the appearance of the prima donna. One of the subscribers wrote that the singer is much better without makeup.
The singer says that it's time to enjoy yourself, your achievements and your favorite hobby.
Pugacheva is engaged in painting. Works appear on the singer's Instagram.
Alla Pugacheva in 2021
Alla Borisovna's husband published a video clip on social networks, the main character of which was the Russian pop prima donna. The video was filmed in one of the Russian cinemas. In an empty hall, the singer performed an excerpt from T. Snezhina's musical work "We are only guests in this life." The background for the performance was Kozlovsky's film "Chernobyl". (Untold stories of the Chernobyl disaster.) Pugacheva's singing is accompanied by touching excerpts from the film.
