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Alena VusotskayaPop singer
Date of Birth: 26.05.1980
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Early Life and Musical Beginnings
- Vocal and Dance Training
- Early Performance Years
- School and Sport
- Restaurant Career and Graduation
- Musical Education and Recognition
- Industry Connections and Early Success
- "Fabrika-5" and Contract Termination
- "Five Stars" Competition and Solo Career
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Original Name:Aлена ВысотскаяBirth:May 26, 1980, Dudinka, Krasnoyarsk Krai
Passion for Music and Dance:Aлена's love for music and singing blossomed from an early age.
Vocal and Dance Training
Russian Dance Ensemble "Rucheyok":At age 7, Aлена joined the Russian-folk dance ensemble "Rucheyok," where she excelled as a soloist for a decade.
Vocal Studies:Her vocal journey began at the Culture House at age 9. She also studied the bayan (accordion) at a music school.
Early Performance Years
Vocal Group "Veselye Notki":At age 11, Aлена's vocal talents caught the attention of L. Blohina, who mentored her in more advanced singing techniques.
Instrumental Band "Krepkiy Oreshek":Aлена became the lead vocalist of the vocal-instrumental group "Krepkiy Oreshek" in 1993, performing at various events and competitions.
School and Sport
Athletic Success:Despite her musical pursuits, Aлена excelled in athletics, particularly in running, becoming one of the city's top runners.
Dance and Choreography:In 1995, she founded a girl group and choreographed dance routines to accompany her musical performances.
Restaurant Career and Graduation
Restaurant Singer:In 1996, Aлена began performing as a singer at the prestigious "Dudinka" restaurant.
High School Graduation:In 1997, she graduated from high school, marking the culmination of her childhood endeavors.
Musical Education and Recognition
Lipetsk Music School:Aлена moved to Lipetsk and enrolled in the I. I. Igumnov Lipetsk Music College in 1997, majoring in saxophone.
Vocal Competitions:Throughout her undergraduate years, she participated in various vocal competitions, consistently achieving high marks and Grand Prix awards.
Lipetsk Band "Briz":She became a member of the Lipetsk-based band "Briz."
Industry Connections and Early Success
Vladimir Dibrov:After winning a competition, Aлена caught the attention of Vladimir Dibrov, a member of the Yabloko party known for supporting young talent.
Radio and Advertising:Dibrov helped Aлена record and promote her music on radio, resulting in covers and original songs receiving airplay.
Moscow and Project "DusHA":In 2001, Aлена moved to Moscow at the invitation of Oleg and Alexandra Nepomnyashchiy. With the support of "Jet-Music," she launched the project "DusHA."
Chart-topping Music Videos:The videos for "Pozowi Menya" and "Ya Ne Boleyu Toyboy" became popular in Russia and the CIS.
Ukraine Music Festival:In 2003, she won the "Discovery of the Year from Russia" award at the "Seagull" rock festival in Ukraine.
"Fabrika-5" and Contract Termination
"Fabrika-5":In 2004, "DusHA" was selected for the popular reality talent show "Fabrika-5" but remained in reserve.
Contract Termination:In 2005, "DusHA" amicably terminated its contract with its production company, reverting the "DusHA" name back to Aлена Vysotskaya.
"Five Stars" Competition and Solo Career
"Five Stars" Contest:Aлена competed in the "Five Stars" contest in 2005, emerging as one of the winners. She received a medal and monetary prize from Alla Pugacheva and an invitation to record with Larisa Dolina.
Solo Album:Currently, Aлена is working on recording her new solo album.
