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Ludmila SenchinaFolk singer
Date of Birth: 13.12.1948
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Biography of Lyudmila Senchina
- Education and Career
- Film Career
- Music
- Personal Life
- Death
- Discography
- Filmography
Biography of Lyudmila Senchina
Early LifeLyudmila Senchina, a popular Soviet singer and actress, was born on December 13, 1950, in the Ukrainian village of Kudryavtsy. However, her official documents state her year of birth as 1948. Senchina claimed that her father changed her birth year so that she could retire and receive a pension earlier. She grew up in an ordinary Soviet family, with her mother working as a school teacher and her father initially being involved in cultural activities and later becoming the director of a local house of culture. It was her father who introduced Lyudmila to the stage, where she performed in amateur plays and celebrations.
Education and Career
At the age of 10, Senchina's family moved to Krivoy Rog, where she participated in music and singing clubs and completed her education. After finishing school, she went to Leningrad to apply to a music college, but she missed the main audition. By chance, she met the chairman of the examination board in the corridor and convinced him to listen to her perform. Senchina sang a serenade by Schubert and was allowed to proceed to the next round of exams. In 1966, she became a student at the Rimsky-Korsakov Music College. Despite being an out-of-town student, Senchina faced challenges but her determined character and innate persistence helped her successfully complete her studies.
Film Career
Senchina appeared infrequently in Soviet cinema but played leading roles in every film she appeared in. These roles resonated with and endeared her to the audience. The film "Armed and Very Dangerous," released in 1977, became a box office hit within a few weeks. It marked a turning point in Senchina's career as she gained attention for an erotic scene in which she accidentally exposed her breast. Although it was not part of the script, the director decided to keep the scene in the film.
Music
While Senchina could have pursued a career in theater, fate had other plans for her. She began singing songs rejected by famous singers and soon gained popularity after releasing the song "Zolushka" ('Cinderella'). In 1975, Senchina won the Grand Prix at the Sopot Festival and became a laureate of the "Song of the Year" award. She later received the title of Honored Artist of the Ukrainian SSR and RSFSR. In the 1980s and 1990s, Senchina became extremely popular, with her songs like "Beloy Akatsii Grozdya Dusistye" ('Clusters of Fragrant White Acacia') and "Kamushki" ('Pebbles') gaining nationwide recognition.
Personal Life
Senchina was married three times. Her first husband was operetta artist Vyacheslav Timoshin, with whom she had a son named Vyacheslav. Despite appearing as an ideal couple, their relationship lasted for only 10 years. After their divorce, Senchina met musician Stas Namin, the leader of the band "Cveti" ('Flowers'). Their relationship was tumultuous, characterized by Namin's jealousy and his efforts to prevent Senchina from performing. They eventually separated. After a six-year hiatus from dating, Senchina entered a relationship with producer Vladimir Andreev, whom she described as her rock. She also had a close friendship with legendary musician Igor Talkov, but they never had a romantic relationship.
Death
On January 25, 2018, it was announced that Lyudmila Senchina had passed away in St. Petersburg. Her husband and producer, Vladimir Andreev, confirmed her death, revealing that she had been ill for the past year and a half. Senchina, who turned 67 in December 2017, had been keeping her illness private.
Discography
- 1974: "Daruyu Vam Pesnyu" ('Giving You a Song')
- 1974: "Poet Lyudmila Senchina" ('Lyudmila Senchina Sings')
- 1984: "Lyubov i Razluka" ('Love and Separation')
- 2001: "A Lyubov Smeetsya i Poet" ('And Love Laughs and Sings')
Filmography
- 1970: "Volshebnaya Sila" ('Magical Power')
- 1971: "Shelmenko-Denshchik" ('Shelmenko the Drummer')
- 1972: "Posle Yarmarki" ('After the Fair')
- 1977: "Vooruzhen i Ochen Opasen" ('Armed and Very Dangerous')
- 1985: "Golubye Goroda" ('Blue Cities')
