Vladimir Presniakov (Vladimir Presniakov) is a famous Russian performer, composer and actor. In the 90s, he was among the top ten best singers in Russia. Thanks to his unique high vocals and melodic compositions, his fame spread far beyond the borders of one state. Today the artist writes new pages of creative biography: creates projects, composes music, acts in movies and does not cease to please fans with fresh songs.
Childhood and early years
Vladimir Vladimirovich was born on March 29, 1968 in Sverdlovsk (now - Yekaterinburg). He became the heir to a great musical dynasty: his father Vladimir and mother Elena were creative personalities. At that time, their career was in the process of formation: they actively participated in amateur performances, led a pop ensemble, performed at festivals. A little later, the spouses became members of the legendary collective "Samotsvety".
When the boy was very young, the financial situation of the family was quite difficult. But despite this, the child developed his creative talents in every possible way: from the age of 4 he composed songs, learned to play the piano, constantly sang and just fountained with ideas. He was very active and energetic, and at the same time had a rebellious character.
When his parents began to perform in the "Samotsvetov", they moved to Moscow. The son was left in the care of grandmothers in his native city. He was placed in a boarding school, but he studied there for a short time. Vladimir absolutely did not want to learn, constantly got involved in conflicts, was an unrelenting bully. After two years for bad behavior, he was expelled. Then Vladimir-senior and Elena took the boy to the capital to seriously engage in education.
He was enrolled in a boarding school. But an exemplary student from Volodya did not turn out: despite the fact that there he revealed his musical talent, behavior was still bad. Presnyakov again expelled. Moving to his parents' apartment, he began to go to the third school.
Having grown up a little, the boy directed the irrepressible energy in the right direction. At the age of eleven he composed his first song, a year later he began to sing in the church choir, at 13 he joined the group "Cruise". Solo career started at the age of 15. Then he performed in the restaurant variety show of Laima Vaikule.
After graduating from school, Vladimir already knew for sure that his future would be closely connected with music. He submitted documents to the Sveshnikov Choir School. As a student, the guy in every possible way demonstrated the liberty of character: skipped classes, was not once caught smoking, reading the then forbidden magazine "Burda". Parents were often called to the director, but in the end the guy was still excluded.
But Presnyakov was not very upset about this - he had more important things to do. Just at that time he was already touring with his rock band "Cruise".
The unique voice of the singer, for which the public and loved him, was the result of illness. A severe form of pneumonia could deprive him of his vocal gift. But good, it did not happen. On the contrary, the consequences of the disease gave him a kind of "chip" in the form of a high and thin falsetto.
Creative blossoming
The first compositions that brought Vladimir recognition were songs from the movie "Above the Rainbow" - "Zurbagan" and "Roadside Grass Sleeps". His voice can also be heard in such films as "She with a broom, he in a black hat", "Island of Lost Ships", "Street", "Promised Heaven". But the artist not only performed songs, he also began to act in movies, playing small minor roles.
In 1987, Vladimir Presnyakov went to the stage of the Theater of Song of Alla Pugacheva (where he worked until 1994). In 1980-martist organized a musical group "Captain", but it did not last long. But the singer's solo career began to rapidly gain momentum. After performing at several festivals and competitions, he became the talk of the town. Bright appearance, inimitable vocals became the main reason for the popularity of the young talent. In 1992-1993 he held the status of "The Best Performer of Russia". His albums were bought instantly, and concerts were full houses. In 1995 he performed in "Olympiyskiy" in front of a packed hall. His show program "Castle of Rain" was recognized as the best in the current year. The singer began to shoot clips, occupy the top positions of the hit parades, collect awards and prizes. Vladimir's discography consists of 13 albums and several mini-versions.
By the end of the 90's interest in the singer faded slightly. But Vladimir was not upset, and treated it philosophically: he began to devote more time to his family, write music, participate in television projects (in 2002 he became the winner of the program "The Last Hero"). At the same time, Presnyakov did not leave the stage. He is still welcome at many concerts and festivals.
Personal life
The freedom-loving character of the artist was the reason for the early start of his personal life. At the age of 18, he already lived in a civil marriage with a popular in the future performer and actress Kristina Orbakaite. Thanks to the fame of parents, this young star couple became the object of everyone's attention. They performed together at concerts and festivals, went on tour, tried to earn independently, although they lived in the house of their parents. After 4 years, Christina gave birth to a son, Nikita, who inherited their talent and later became a singer. The union existed for 10 years, after which they parted, but they retained their friendship. Vladimir took an active part in the upbringing of his son.
The second chosen one and the first official wife was Elena Lenskaya. Their union lasted about 9 years, but the couple did not have children.
And in 2005 Presnyakov met Natalia Podolskaya, who captivated his heart. After the divorce, Vladimir courted the girl for a long time. Then they began to sing in a duet, shoot joint videos, go on tour together. After 5 years, they signed, and in 2015 their family was replenished with a baby boy Artemy.
Today this couple is an example of a creative family tandem. They perfectly combine professional activity and family relations.
Vladimir celebrated his 50th anniversary with a grand concert in CrocusCityHall, where he performed with his sons on the same stage. Today in the life of the artist is still a busy tour schedule and a lot of unrealized ideas, which he intends to implement in the near future. Follow the development of Presnyakov's creative biography you can in the catalog of artists on the website kontramarka.de.
Discography:
1989 - "Daddy, you were like this yourself".
1991 - "Love"
1993 - BestofHits, compilation
1994 - "Zamokiz Rain".
1996 - "Zurbagan"
1996 - "Wanderer"
1996 - "Zhanka"
1996 - "Slunky"
2001 - "Open Door, compilation"
2002 - "Love on Audio"
2009 - "Presnyakov vs. Malerija"
2011 - "Unreal Love"
2012 - "Be a Part of Yours"
