Alla Pugacheva: The Soviet pop diva who defied the Kremlin
A look at the life and career of Alla Pugacheva, one of the most popular and influential Soviet pop singers
Alla Pugacheva is a Soviet and Russian pop singer, songwriter, and producer. She has been referred to as the "Empress of Soviet Pop" and the "Queen of Russian Pop". Pugacheva has sold over 250 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Born in Moscow in 1949, Pugacheva began her career in the early 1970s. She quickly became a popular figure in the Soviet Union, and her songs were often played on state-run radio and television. Pugacheva's music was often seen as a symbol of Soviet pop culture, and she was often featured in government-sponsored events.
In the 1980s, Pugacheva's career began to take off internationally. She toured extensively throughout Europe and Asia, and her songs were translated into several languages. Pugacheva's music also became popular in the United States, and she was featured in several American magazines and newspapers.
In the 1990s, Pugacheva continued to be a popular figure in Russia. She released several successful albums, and she starred in several films and television shows. Pugacheva also became involved in politics, and she was elected to the Russian parliament in 1995.
Pugacheva retired from music in 2010, but she remains a popular figure in Russia. She continues to make public appearances, and she is often featured in the media. Pugacheva is considered one of the most influential Soviet and Russian pop singers of all time, and her music continues to be enjoyed by millions of people around the world.
Pugacheva's personal life
Pugacheva has been married four times. Her first marriage was to the Lithuanian circus performer Mikolas Orbakas in 1971. The couple had a daughter, Kristina, in 1976. Pugacheva and Orbakas divorced in 1980.
In 1985, Pugacheva married the Soviet film director Aleksandr Stefanovich. The couple divorced in 1993.
In 1994, Pugacheva married the Russian singer and songwriter Filipp Kirkorov. The couple divorced in 2005.
In 2011, Pugacheva married the Russian comedian Maksim Galkin. The couple has two children, Elizaveta and Harry, who were born via surrogacy.
Pugacheva's legacy
Pugacheva is considered one of the most influential Soviet and Russian pop singers of all time. Her music has been enjoyed by millions of people around the world, and she has been a symbol of Soviet and Russian pop culture for over 50 years.
Pugacheva's legacy is likely to continue for many years to come. Her music will continue to be enjoyed by millions of people, and she will continue to be remembered as one of the greatest Soviet and Russian pop singers of all time.
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