 |
Irina MeladzeValery Meladze's wife
Country:
 Russia |
Content:
Biography of Irina Meladze
Childhood and YouthIrina Malukhina (maiden name) was born in the small town of Zelenodolsk in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Her date of birth is not publicly known, but her zodiac sign is Aries. There is speculation that Irina and Valery are the same age, as they studied together at the institute. Little is known about her childhood, as the biography of Valery Meladze's ex-wife is largely unknown. Her parents, Antonina Andreevna and Ivan Petrovich, lived with her in a typical five-story apartment building and raised goats. The family was not wealthy, but her parents managed to provide Irina with education. She graduated from the Nikolaev Shipbuilding Institute with a degree in shipbuilding and ship repair.
Personal Life
Valery Meladze and Irina met during their studies at the shipbuilding institute in 1986. According to Valery, he was attracted to his future wife long before they officially met, but Irina was not initially impressed by him. Irina had a clear picture of her ideal man and dreamed of marrying someone like that. She found a suitable candidate among her acquaintances and started a relationship. Valery was hurt by this and they stopped communicating. However, Irina soon realized that the other guy was not right for her, but Valery was. After some time, Malukhina reconciled with the singer. They got married in 1989.
In 1991, Irina gave birth to their first daughter, Inga. They moved to Moscow, where Valery focused on his career while Irina took care of the household and waited for her star husband to return from his tours. In 1999, they welcomed their second daughter, Sofia. In 2002, their youngest daughter, Arina, was born.
Divorce
Valery Meladze was incredibly popular with women. Photos of the famous singer with stunning beauties regularly appeared in glossy magazines. Irina didn't need to read the tabloids to find out about her husband's affairs. She just had to listen carefully to the songs Valery sang, as they contained answers to all her questions.
In 2000, Irina accidentally discovered a love letter on Valery's phone. Instead of causing a scandal or filing for divorce, she simply called the woman involved and asked her to delete the number. Valery, fearing to lose his family, begged for forgiveness and promised that it wouldn't happen again. Irina didn't want to traumatize their children or destroy their marriage, so she forgave him. She believed that their family life would improve after this incident. They even had a third child together.
However, in 2006, six years after the first incident, Irina learned about her husband's infidelity again. Valery was nominated for the "Muz-TV" award, and during the event, he distanced himself from his wife and daughters. Irina interpreted the lyrics of the song he performed, "Bez Suetы" (Without Fuss), in a very ambiguous way. When they returned home, she confronted Valery, and he confessed about his second family and illegitimate son. The happiness of their perfect family collapsed in an instant.
After this incident, their dramatic play called the "perfect family" lasted for another 8 years and ended with the main character leaving his loving wife and three beautiful daughters for the woman who gave him a son.
In an interview, Irina later recalled that their relationship was lacking passion. They had respect, understanding, and attachment, but the crucial bond was missing. Valery found that passionate bond with Alina Dzhanabaeva, a former member of the group "VIA Gra." The official divorce between Valery and Irina took place in 2014. Valery voluntarily left his ex-wife an elite property and an expensive car.
Their separation shocked everyone, as the Meladze couple was considered the epitome of an ideal family. To clarify the situation, Irina was invited to the talk show "Sudba Cheloveka" (A Person's Fate) on the channel "Russia-1," where she spoke about her relationship with Valery.
Irina lived with Valery for 25 years. In an interview with Boris Korchnevnikov, she revealed that Valery gradually distanced himself from her. However, she forgave him for everything in order to save the marriage. She shared more details about her personal life with her ex-husband in the TV program "Novye Russkie Sensatsii" (New Russian Sensations).
Life After Divorce
Currently, the former wife of the famous artist has found solace in faith. A lion's share of her online content revolves around religion. Irina frequently appears on the channel "Spas" where she engages in discussions with young mothers who are at a crossroads - to have a child or not.
On her Instagram account, Meladze shares photos that show her happiness. In the summer of 2021, she returned to the show "Sudba Cheloveka," where she was able to draw new conclusions from the entire situation and truly let it go. Her two daughters also appeared on the show and spoke about the difficult period when their father left.
In her conversation with Korchnevnikov, Irina admitted that she no longer seeks meetings with Alina, as she has no further questions for her. It was also revealed that Irina didn't even congratulate her ex-husband on the birth of their daughter, explaining that she doesn't feel the need for closer communication.
Irina Meladze's life now revolves around her faith. The ongoing special operation in Ukraine has made it difficult for her to stay in touch with her followers, as her father is in the conflict zone and needs care. In these difficult moments, Meladze continues to turn to God. In 2023, she appeared on the program "Priamoi Efir" (Live Broadcast), which focused on the persecution of Orthodox priests in the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. This place is associated with her personal history as well. When she was pregnant with her third daughter, Arina, she visited the Lavra and asked the elders for help in delivering a healthy baby. The birth of a completely healthy heir amid significant problems is now considered a miracle by Meladze.
