Butiurka Group Country: Russia

Biography of Butyrka

Butyrka is a popular Russian Chanson band that was formed in September 2001. The group was created by Alexander Abramov, a producer known for his work in the Russian Chanson genre. The band's name, "Butyrka," was chosen after a daring escape that occurred on September 3, 2001, when several prisoners broke out of the Butyrka prison.

Their debut album, "First Album," was released in 2002 and achieved overwhelming success. Butyrka quickly became one of the most popular groups in the Russian Chanson genre. Their unique sound and arrangements, as well as the memorable voice of Vladimir Zhdamirov and the honest and sincere lyrics by Oleg Simonov, were appreciated by fans of the genre. The songs of Butyrka were known for their authenticity, as they were based on real-life experiences. Oleg, unlike many other songwriters and performers, was intimately familiar with life behind bars.

In the same year, Butyrka released their second album, which was a worthy follow-up to their successful debut and further solidified the band's popularity. They received accolades at the "Dostoinaya Pesnya 2002" public music awards ceremony held in St. Petersburg, where they won the "Discovery of the Year" category and received an award for the best music video in the Russian Chanson genre for their song "Zapakhlo Vesnoy."

The band's songs consistently topped sales charts and radio hit parades in Russia. In January 2004, Butyrka released their third album, titled "Vestochka." Currently, the band is working on their fourth album.

Butyrka actively performs concerts both in Russia and abroad. The band's lineup consists of Vladimir Zhdamirov as the vocalist and music composer, Oleg Simonov as the lyricist and keyboardist, and Alexander Abramov as the producer.