She was born on May 24, 1973 in Lviv. He has been involved in music since the age of four. She sang in the group "Orion", the children's ensemble "Smile".
The mother, the future singer Nina Arkadievna, worked at the Lvov Petrochemical Institute. But after her daughter's musical career took off, she changed her field of activity. now mom works as a chief media manager at her daughter's production center, which is called Luxen Studio.
Ruslana's father, Stepan Ivanovich, is now in business. Previously, together with the mother of the future singer, he worked as a heat engineer at the petrochemical institute. True, the singer's parents have not lived in the place for a long time - they have been divorced since 1981.
Ruslana Lyzhychko has a sister - Anna.
Grandfather Colonel, lives in Yekaterinburg. Passed from the Kursk Bulge to Berlin.
Little Ruslana was sent to a music school by her mother. Childhood can be considered the time when the career of the famous singer began. Even then, Ruslana participated as a vocalist in the groups "Horizon" and "Orion", she sang in the children's ensemble "Smile".
The girl received her general education at the 52nd secondary school in Lviv. After graduating from school, Lyzhychko entered the conservatory, from which she graduated in 1995 with a degree in symphony orchestra conductor and pianist.
In 1996, Ruslana won the festival "Slavianski Bazaar. The same year also brought Ruslana Stepanovna in Ukraine a nomination for the title of Singer of the Year, in addition, and the video for her song "Dzvinky Wind" was awarded the nomination for "Best Video". By that time, the singer's husband (married since December 1995), Alexander Ksenofontov, began to produce the Ruslan project and write songs for her.
Eurovision 2004 Ukraine (Final) - Ruslana - Wild dances
In Lvov, in 1997, Ruslana began work on the TV project "Christmas with Ruslana", which became the first Christmas TV show from this city.
In 1998, Ruslana released her debut album called "Dzvinky Vіter" ("Sounding Wind"). Critics responded positively to this record. One of the songs from this disc - "Svitanok" - became the "Best Song of the Year" at the "Golden Firebird" music festival in 1998.
In 1999, the singer released a disc of Christmas songs “Stop Rіzdvo 90s” (“last Christmas of the 90s”), the track list of which included folk and author's Christmas songs in original instrumental arrangements. Ruslana continued the same theme in her next studio work of 2003 - “Good evening to you…” (“Good evening to you…”).
Ruslana, mindful of her Hutsul (paternal) origin, began to actively combine in her music the motifs of Hutsul melodies, saturated with the sound of Ukrainian folk instruments, with the actual dance sound and rhythms. Her experiments in this area culminated in the release in 2003 of a disc called “Diki Tantsi” (“Wild Dances”), which became platinum in Ukraine 5 times. This record sold 500,000 copies.
In 2004, the singer released an English version of the disc called "Wild Dances" with an eye on the European listener. The Romanians highly appreciated the work of the Ukrainian woman and awarded in 2004 an award for the "Best Foreign Album". The album was also nominated for a similar type of award in Hungary.
2004 was one of the busiest years in Ruslana Lyzhychko's biography, this year she took part in the Eurovision Song Contest, representing Ukraine with the song Wild Dances. Ruslana reached the semi-final of the competition with the second result, and in the final, which took place on May 16, 2004, the singer won this competition. All European countries, excluding Switzerland, gave Ruslana a total of 280 points. Interestingly, the video filmed for this song, after being shown on the MTV Russia channel, was recognized by critics in the TV show "12 Angry Spectators" as the worst of the week.
| Reference: Immediately after the victory, all the highest nobility of Ukraine flew into the singer, literally all of Europe demanded an interview, the girl received the title of People's Artist, the Prime Minister signed a decree appointing Lyzhychko as his deputy, the NATO Commander-in-Chief separately asked the Ukrainian prime minister to convey his congratulations to Ruslana, Prince Albert from Monaco rang . The mayor of Athens awarded a special medal and was eager to personally present Ruslana with a diamond ring. “Unless George Bush called!” - the winner jokingly boasted, and the entire Ukrainian press enthusiastically reprinted the joke. Although if you closely followed the development of the plot before the Eurovision Song Contest, you may notice that everywhere they write how the singer took all the funding into her own hands, this was partly due to the government's absolute disdain for this undertaking and unwillingness to spend native hryvnias. Ruslana's only help came from "private sponsors", who almost forked out before the concert. According to the singer, the only singer who wished good luck before the concert is Sofia Rotaru, although after the victory everyone decided to congratulate her, and Sasha Panamarev generally met her at the airport with a huge bouquet of flowers. |
For winning Eurovision, the singer was awarded the title of People's Artist of Ukraine in 2004.
In 2005, Ruslana opened the competition with the song "Heart on Fire" as the winner of the previous Eurovision Song Contest. Also, being an invited guest at the competition, Lyzhychko sang another new song called "The Same Star".
The victory at Eurovision responded to the singer in 2006 - German TV recognized her song "Wild Dances" as the best in the history of the contest. When in 2008 Azerbaijan arranged its national selection for this championship, Ruslana participated in its opening.
In 2008, the singer's new studio work, Amazon, went on sale.
In the same 2008, Ruslana's English-language album "Wild Energy" went on sale worldwide, which included tracks recorded together with such world-class stars as Missy Elliott and T-Payne.
In 2011, in May, Ruslana was a "star coach" in the singing show "Voice of the Country" on the Ukrainian channel "1 + 1", on which she selected companies with artists Stas Piekha and D. Arbenina - each in her team - 14 participants who intend to compete for victory in this project.
Family
The singer is married. Husband - Alexander Ksenofontov, producer.
Private bussiness
She is one of the most famous and successful pop singers in Ukraine. Performs under the creative name of Ruslan. In 1995, she worked as a sound engineer at Radio Lux. In the same year, she became a co-founder of the Luxen recording studio. Since 1996, she has been deputy director of Luxen Recording Studio LLC.
From May 2004 to February 2005 - Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych on a voluntary basis.
During the days of the Orange Revolution, she actively supported the opposition presidential candidate of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko.
In 2005 - Goodwill Ambassador from Ukraine to UNICEF.
In 2006, she was elected a people's deputy of Ukraine from the Our Ukraine bloc. During the election campaign, she was one of the "faces" of the bloc, she was on the list under No. 5. She worked as the head of the subcommittee on information support for European and Euro-Atlantic integration of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on European Integration. Non-partisan.
According to Ruslana, she is very glad that now she is not a people's deputy. She says she "simply degraded" in parliament.
In February 2007, the singer performs at the Vienna Forum on Human Trafficking and presents her social single "Not for sale" as the official anthem of the campaign recognized by the UN.
In July 2008 Western Ukraine suffers from severe flooding. Ruslana, together with the Klitschko brothers, forms a charitable foundation and raises funds to help victims of natural disasters.
In addition, the singer was a confidant of presidential candidate Yulia Tymoshenko in the Lviv region.
After the resignation of the mandate of the people's choice, she again focused her efforts on creativity. Not so long ago she signed a contract with the American production company "Warner". In March 2008, sales of the new album of the singer "Amazon" will start. In addition to him, under the terms of the contract, the singer will have to release four more albums in collaboration with Warner.
One of Ruslana's new projects is a duet with the American black rapper T'Pain. Considers cooperation with "Warner" as a ticket to the world show business. I am sure that her new album will become popular both in Ukraine and in Eastern and Western Europe.
"The winner of Eurovision 2004, singer Ruslana, this year became the main opposition heroine of the Maidan. For her brisk opposition to the riot police, volunteer work and many hours of interrogation by the police, she was awarded an order for "intellectual courage," the newspaper writes.
"Ruslana even promised to publicly burn herself in protest. "I'll tell you honestly, I'll burn myself on this Maidan if there are no changes," the singer told the protesters. Ruslana demanded the resignation of the current government so that Ukraine would have the opportunity to integrate into Europe" , - adds Forbes Woman.
Business
Together with her husband Alexander Ksenofontov, he owns the advertising and production agency Luxen Studio.
Autostories
The scandalous auto adventures of the most popular Ukrainian woman today also require a separate story. The online publication claims that Ruslana has become a Lviv road legend. Local traffic cops “recognize her in the bumper” and by screams from a nearby street. Ruslana's car from frequent accidents and repairs has a very rock and roll look. Although you can imagine the rock and roll six hundredth Mercedes? By the way, despite the fact that the singer loves her iron horse very much, she still considers the six hundredth Mercedes model to be “redneck”.
Now about a few accidents a la Ruslana. The well-known presidential summit in Lvov had just ended in 1999, when Ruslana visited the Kolyba restaurant. This catering, by the way, was specially built for the summit. In general, she entered there to enter. But when she tried to turn around ... she turned the whole restaurant around.
So the singer in 2001, having driven into the back of an Opel with 10 passengers, according to Ruslana's calculations, rolled it a good 20 meters, and an hour later she already knew that the victims boasted that Ruslana herself drove into it.
In the winter of 2002, on the Lvov district, Ruslana Stepanovna did not brake very carefully, and the ice spun her so mentally that she knocked down two concrete pillars with her Mercedes. Now even in Lvov there is a joke that the city is undergoing massive restorations because Ruslana learned to drive a car five years ago.
Hobbies
Ruslana had such a passion: to drive with a flasher and a siren. So I bought myself such a toy and went, though I didn’t abuse it.
Titles, achievements
- In 1993, she became a laureate of the All-Ukrainian festival of modern and pop music "Chervona Ruta". A year later, she won the Grand Prix of the All-Ukrainian television festival of popular music "Melody". In 1996, Ruslana won the international festival "Slavianski Bazaar" (Vitebsk).
- In 1998-2001 - winner of the awards "Person of the Year", "Singer of the Year", "Golden Firebird", "Crystal Lion". In 2003, she received a "Platinum Disc" for sales of the album "Wild Dances".
- In 2013, Ruslana Lyzhychko entered the Forbes Woman "Women of the Year - 2013" rating.
Ruslana, song "Wild Dances", video
The popular Ukrainian singer Ruslana was born in the city of Lvov. Ruslana is also a songwriter and producer. Ruslana's full name is Lyzhychko Ruslana Stepanovna, her date of birth is May 24, 1973 (05/24/1973).
Ruslana was awarded the title of People's Artist of Ukraine, which she received after winning the popular European music contest Eurovision in 2004.
The name of the singer Ruslana's mother is Nina Arkadyevna, she used to work in the petrochemical industry, and for the last seventeen years she has been a media manager at the Luxen studio, which belongs to Ruslana Lyzhychko and her husband, Alexander Ksenofontov. Ruslana's father's name is Stepan Ivanovich, he also previously worked in the petrochemical sector, and then went into business, creating his own company. Ruslana's parents divorced in the early eighties of the last century.
Ruslana studied at the fifty-second Lviv school, in parallel, the girl went to study at a music school - Ruslana's mother insisted on this. Ruslana performed in children's musical groups, for example, "Horizon" and the ensemble "Smile". Later, Ruslana successfully completed her studies at the Lviv Conservatory, where she studied to be a pianist and conductor.
In 1996, Ruslana won the Slavonic Bazaar at the international art festival in the Belarusian city of Vitebsk. Ruslana was nominated in the categories "Singer of the Year" (in Ukraine) and "Best Video" for the video for the song "Dzvinky Vіter" ("Sounding Wind"). By the way, Ruslana's first musical album, released in 1998, received this name. Ruslana's songwriter and producer was her husband Alexander.
In 1998, Ruslana's song "Svitanok" ("Dawn") was recognized as the best song of the year according to the Golden Firebird award.
In 2003, Ruslana released the disc "Diki Tantsi" ("Wild Dances"). In Ukraine, he received the status of platinum five times, dispersing a total circulation of half a million copies. A year later, an English version of "Wild Dances" was recorded. In the same year, in Romania, Ruslana won first place in the nomination "Best Foreign Album".
In 2004, Ruslana represented Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, which was held in Istanbul. Ruslana performed the English version of "Wild Dances", placing second in the semi-final and first in the final. Only Switzerland left the girl without points.
Thanks to Ruslana's victory, the Eurovision 2005 contest was held in Ukraine, and Ruslana opened it and sang the song "Same Star" as a guest.
In 2008, Ruslana recorded her new album, which was called "Amazon".
Ruslana is known not only as a singer, she takes an active part in the public and political life of Ukraine. For example, Ruslana took part in the election campaign of the former President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko, and even at one time she herself was a deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, however, then Ruslana refused the mandate. In addition, Ruslana campaigned in the Lviv region for Yulia Tymoshenko when she ran for the presidency of Ukraine.
Lyzhychko Ruslana (she is the Ukrainian singer Ruslana) became famous all over the world after winning the Eurovision 2004 contest. Her biography, creativity and marital status are of interest to thousands of people today. you too? Then we recommend reading our article.
Family and childhood
Lyzhychko Ruslana Stepanovna was born in 1973 (May 24). Her homeland is the Ukrainian city of Lviv. She and her sister Anna were brought up in an ordinary family. Their father worked as a heat engineer at the petrochemical institute. Now he is a successful businessman.
The mother of our heroine, Nina Arkadyevna, worked for many years at the same petrochemical institute. And more recently, he has been a media manager at the Luxen Studio production center, owned by Ruslana and her husband.
In 1981, the singer's parents divorced. Ruslana and her sister stayed with their mother. And they saw their father several times a month. The man provided his daughters with material and moral support.
Education and first creative successes
Even at the age of 6, her mother brought Rusya to a music school. The teachers immediately noted her perfect ear and sense of rhythm. The girl not only learned to play the piano, but also studied vocals. Soon she began performing as a vocalist in the groups "Orion" and "Horizon", was a member of the children's ensemble "Smile".
After graduating from Lviv secondary school No. 52, Ruslana successfully entered the local conservatory. In 1995, the girl received a diploma in two specialties "pianist" and "conductor".
Musical career
When did Ruslana Lyzhychko perform for the first time before the general public? The biography indicates that this happened in 1996. The girl went to the festival "Slavic Bazaar". She conquered the professional jury with her vocal abilities and ability to move on stage. As a result, Ruslana was recognized as the winner of the festival.
In 1998, her debut album, "Resonant Wind", was released. This album was liked by both listeners and critics. Soon our heroine recorded a disc of Christmas songs. The track list includes Ruslana's original compositions, as well as folk pieces.
In 2003, the Ukrainian singer released two albums. The disc called "Wild Dances" immediately received the status of "platinum". The entire circulation (500,000 copies) was sold out in a few weeks.
Ruslana Lyzhychko: Eurovision 2004
In her native Ukraine, the singer has already become a superstar. She wanted to express herself to the whole world. And soon Ruslana had such an opportunity. She successfully passed the qualifying tests for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Lyzhychko Ruslana went to Istanbul as a representative of Ukraine. "Garnaya maiden" performed the song Wild Dances. She was confident on stage. Her frantic energy was transmitted to every person in the hall. The Ukrainian performer paid special attention to the selection of costume and dance. And the efforts were not in vain. The representative of Ukraine reached the semi-finals with the second result. She was glad of this. But she understood that she was dealing with strong competitors.
In May 2004, the Eurovision final took place. With a score of 280 points, Ruslana was declared the winner. Upon returning to her homeland, the singer immediately received the title of "People's Artist of Ukraine".
Eurovision 2005 was held in Kyiv. Ruslana opened the contest by singing Heart on Fire. The audience received her performance very well. This evening she pleased the fans with another song - The Same Star.
Other projects and achievements
In 2008, Ruslana's new album, Amazonka, went on sale. The singer decided not to limit herself to this. In the same year, she presented the English-language record Wild Energy. Some tracks were recorded together with world stars such as T-Payne and Missy Elliott.
In May 2011, singer Ruslana Lyzhychko became a "star coach" in the Ukrainian TV show "Voice of the Country". She, along with Diana Arbenina and Stas Piekha, chose the brightest and most talented performers (each with 14 participants).
Our heroine was also seen in political activities. The winner of "Eurovision-2004" participated in the election campaign of V. Yushchenko. And in 2006, Ruslana took a seat in the Verkhovna Rada, representing the Our Ukraine party. That's not all. In 2014, she openly spoke out in support of the Euromaidan.
Personal life
Lyzhychko Ruslana cannot boast of numerous love stories and dizzying novels. After all, for more than 20 years, her heart and thoughts have been occupied by one man. We are talking about the producer Alexander Ksenofontov. In 1995, the couple officially registered their marriage.
For a long time, the couple put off the birth of common children. The rapidly developing career of Ruslana prevented the increase in the family. She did not want to leave the stage at the peak of popularity. And now the singer is already over 40 years old. But she does not lose hope that she will be able to give birth to healthy and beautiful children.
Ruslana participated in the dubbing of the cartoon "Alice's Birthday". Mama Bolo spoke in her voice.
She has been afraid of being alone in an apartment since childhood.
Ukrainian science fiction writers Sergey and Marina Dyachenko created the novel “Wild Energy. Lana”, which was dedicated to the beloved singer Ruslana.
In 2005, the image of the singer appeared on a postage stamp issued on the occasion of the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv.
Lyzhychko Ruslana became the prototype of the character of the computer game GTA IV. This is a DJ girl at one of the Vladivostok FM radio stations. Also in the game sounds the Ukrainian version of the song "Wild Dances".
In 2013, Forbes magazine included Ruslana in the top ten most popular women. This was influenced by her active political activity (participation in the Euromaidan).
Finally
The biography, career and personal life of Ruslana Lyzhychko were reviewed in detail by us. What to wish this talented and attractive artist? Financial and family well-being!
One of the most popular comedians of the Russian Federation is Ruslan Bely. He, along with Mikhail Galustyan and Pavel Volya, make up the color of the nation in a humorous direction.
He does not sit still, because numerous lovers of humor are waiting for him throughout Russia and neighboring countries.
The man did not immediately become a showman. He left the service to share everything he knows and loves with his fans. Ruslan Bely played in several films that showed his artistic talent to the fullest. The showman dreams of the role of a tragic plan. He says he sees himself as Hamlet. But whether his dream will come true is unknown.
An artist of a humorous genre goes in for sports every day. He believes that a person should adhere to the slogan: "A healthy mind in a healthy body."
Ruslan Bely, whose photo in his youth and now can be found in the public domain, observes the daily routine, believing that this will help him live for 100-150 years.
The date of his real birth is hidden by a popular showman. The artist jokingly says that he is always 30 years old. This is the age he looks and feels like.
Biography of Ruslan Bely
A popular actor was born in the capital of Czechoslovakia. There he spent his childhood years and attended elementary school. His father was a soldier, his mother was a housewife. Ruslan has an older brother with whom he is very friendly. Then the family moves to the Polish military town with the beautiful name of Legnica. At the age of 12, Ruslan moved with his parents to his father's new job. This time it is the Russian city of Bobrov, located near Voronezh. Despite the gaps in knowledge, the guy managed to cope with them and get a silver medal at the end of the training.
After school, the guy becomes a cadet of a military school. But he does not act of his own free will, but at the insistence of his father. It was in his student years that he began to play in KVN.
Having received a diploma, Ruslan serves for 5 years in one of the aviation units of the Voronezh region. In the rank of captain, the young man decided to leave the army. He becomes a student at the State University in the city of Voronezh.
After receiving a diploma, a talented guy takes part in Laughter Without Rules. Having won this television project, Ruslan bought an apartment in his city. After the appearance of our hero on television screens, he becomes famous. The showman starred in several TV movies. For example, "Happy together."
In 2013, he opens a new show program "Stand Up", which is very successful. She is loved by a large number of viewers. With programs, a popular humorist travels throughout the Russian Federation.
The biography of Ruslan Bely is currently proceeding at a fast pace. A young man can be in Moscow today, and tomorrow he is already performing in Vladivostok, and the day after tomorrow in Sevastopol. The showman never gets tired, because movement is life.
Personal life of Ruslan Bely
Since 2010, articles have appeared in the media every now and then, in which they write that Ruslan Bely and Yulia Akhmedova are in a relationship. Whether they are actually dating, no one knows. The artists themselves claim that they are connected by friendly relations. Julia considers the man her beloved brother, whom she never had.
Friends say that their friendship is strong. They have known each other since their student years. But when they are going to marry, then everyone will know about it.
The personal life of Ruslan Bely is carefully hidden by the showman himself. He does not tell anyone with whom he is in a relationship, who his beloved is. Bely himself only laughs off this issue.
Family of Ruslan Bely
The showman considers the permanent residents of Stand Apa - Mikhail Galustyan and Pavel Volya to be his named brothers. He often visits them. And he baptized the daughter of Galustyan and the son of Volya.
It is known that the popular humorous figure has parents and a brother who followed in his father's footsteps and became a military man. Mom does housework.
The family of Ruslan Bely is his friends in the club of the cheerful and resourceful, led by Alexander Vasilyevich Maslyakov. A popular artist often comes to the games, meets with other members of the club.
Children of Ruslan Bely
The showman considers his children to be children who find themselves in a difficult life situation. He often visits orphanages in the Voronezh region, brings gifts. Bely is also a member of a foundation that helps sick children.
It is known that the popular artist has not yet become a father. He assures that as soon as this joyful event happens, everyone will know about it.
The children of Ruslan Bely are his goddaughter and godson. He baptized the girl with Mikhail Galustyan, and the boy with Pavel Volya.
Ruslan Bely's wife
Often the artist is associated with his colleague in the humorous workshop - Yulia Akhmedova. They often perform together, visiting the most remote cities of the Russian Federation. The artists themselves deny that they are in a sexual relationship. They say that they are connected only by friendship.
The wife of Ruslan Bely, according to his confession, is work in various projects. The showman says he's free for now. He did not meet the one who would make him happy. As soon as she appears on his way, the man will not wait long, but will lead his beloved to register the marriage officially.
Instagram and Wikipedia Ruslan Bely
Instagram and Wikipedia Ruslan Bely changes quite often. Even after a few hours, information about the life and work of the artist contains news.
If on Wikipedia you can read only the most minimal information, then the page on Instagram is very active. Here you can read where the showman's tour will take place. On the page you can also see numerous photos taken in the most remote points of the Russian Federation and neighboring countries.
There are a lot of page subscribers. Their number has exceeded 100 thousand. They leave comments, put likes under the photo, wishing Ruslan to continue to please them with his creativity.
RUSLANA'S "WILD" ENERGY
It can be said without exaggeration that this singer wrote one of the pages of the modern history of Ukraine with her work. She made a cultural breakthrough when she won in 2004. Then Ruslan began to be called the mistress of Europe, the Ukrainian Joan of Arc, the pride and national symbol of the country. She remains so now - independent and wayward, selfless and brave, energetic and, of course, “wild”.
Beyond formats
Ruslan cannot be compared with any other performer in the world. It is surprisingly original, like a Hutsul region. Her incredible energy is in full swing, her performances are overflowing with expression and drive, and the singer's original ethnic style, exclusive vocals and powerful voice have captivated not only Ukrainian viewers. Ruslana is always incendiary and unpredictable, she is not afraid of experiments, does not limit herself to the concept of "format" and does not obey any clichés. That is why her unique image has become a vibrant brand. She never backs down from her intended goal, and even if the most reckless idea was born, it is unthinkable to stop Ruslana.
Notes instead of the alphabet
Small homeland Ruslana Lyzhychko became the ancient city of Lvov. She was born there in 1973. From an early age, her mother took up the aesthetic education of the girl and sent her to an experimental music school. From the age of 4 she sang in the children's ensemble "Smile", so it is not surprising that her favorite toy was a microphone, and the most severe punishment was a pass. 
vocal lesson. Soon the girl made her debut on the professional stage at the Golden Autumn festival in Lviv in 1977. There she was awarded the Grand Prix of the competition. It became clear to parents and teachers that the girl intended to devote herself to music and only to her.
Immediately after school, she entered the Lviv Conservatory, where she graduated with a degree in symphony orchestra conductor. The singer continued her adult musical career immediately after her studies. In 1993, she became a participant in two prestigious music reviews - the Chervona Ruta festival and the Taras Bulba popular and rock music competition. This was a serious experience, as a result of which the understanding came that for a further successful career she needed to change her image and develop a new style of performance.
The first compositions of the singer in a new key was the lyrical song "You". Ruslana dedicated it to her producer and sound engineer Alexander Ksenofontov, the former soloist of the Tea Lovers Club group.
Favorite Producer
In 1994, Alexander opened an advertising and production studio "Luxen Studio", which was engaged in the production of radio advertising. 
The singer voiced commercials of famous brands. This was the start of her entrepreneurial career. In 1995, Ruslana and Alexander became a couple and began a life together. Relatives kept repeating to young lovers that it was time to formalize the relationship. Then they bought jeans and sweaters for such an important event and went to the registry office. For more than 20 years, their family has been considered one of the strongest in Ukrainian show business, and does not get tired of confessing unearthly love for her husband. Now they own an advertising agency and a recording studio. The singer is constantly busy in various projects and likes to repeat that she does not live on the income from concerts alone.
In the stream of "Sounding Wind"
The desire to do something extra-large and realize her old dream led the singer to the fact that she started producing the Resonant Wind project, which was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Renaissance in Lviv. "The Resonant Wind" has become a kind of dramatic fairy tale based on the fusion of different historical traditions - modern music and medieval ballads, current sound and lighting technology 
and ancient architecture, traditional symphony orchestra and rock music. Thanks to Ruslan modern pop music for the first time in Ukraine received a live concert incarnation. To accomplish this, about a hundred musicians were involved in the performance.
But not only this singer could be proud of. 1996 was a landmark year for Ruslana. She received the Grand Prix of the international festival of arts "Slavianski Bazaar". The authoritative jury was impressed by the colorful performance and amazing voice of the young Ukrainian singer, who deserved the highest scores. Hearing Ruslana, he called her the Grand Princess of the Slavic Bazaar. This epithet was immediately picked up by journalists and since then they began to call her only the Princess.
New spring - new look
Very soon, the performer of lyrical songs became different - impulsive, energetic and swift, like a fast Carpathian stream. I didn’t have time to enjoy the success of the “Slavianski Bazaar”, when I again loudly declared myself, having received an award as the pop star of the year, and then winning the diploma of the national concert “Song of the Year” and winning the all-Ukrainian television festival “Melody”. The singer was known in all corners of the country.
The new grandiose project was called "Mit Vesni" ("A Moment of Spring"). It could be considered a continuation of The Sound Wind. Ruslana decided to change her stage image. Fashion designer Rusha Polyakova was able to change her hairstyle and pull it out of her usual jeans. Thanks to the work of image makers, Ruslana got not only a recognizable image, but also a unique combination of ethnic style with military and fantasy elements.
Hutsulka Ruslana
In 2000, with her inherent assertiveness, she took on a new project - "Hutsulsky". Naturally, it was based on a unique culture with an ancient and rich history. The singer, along with musicians, ethnographers, designers and craftsmen, went on an expedition in the mountains. Footage 
about the amazing rituals and traditions of the Hutsul region, which are passed down from generation to generation since the pre-Christian period, turned into Ruslana's show program. The singer released the single "I Know", a Christmas musical film, audio and video albums, as well as the film "Stop! Taken!"
The grandiose shooting took place high in the mountains in the summer of 2001. Then musicians, cameramen, a ballet troupe, as well as pyrotechnicians and professional climbers arrived in the corners of the Carpathians untouched by civilization. Filming was even carried out from a helicopter. The most loyal fans gathered to support their favorite singer and take part in mass scenes Ruslana from all over the country. For three months, the operators filmed 4 kilometers of film and all in order to create a 4-minute music video. All this footage of exclusive material, as well as the money spent and the collected equipment, could be enough to create a full-fledged feature film. And the video for the song "I Know" became the first in the post-Soviet space, filmed for display in a network of modern cinemas.
Ukrainian "wild"
The result of this "Hutsul project" was a new album by the performer called "Wild Dances". He saw the light in the summer of 2003 
of the year. Music critics noted that the project is distinguished primarily by bright ethnic notes, which are well presented from a commercial point of view. In "Wild Dancing" Ruslan managed to harmoniously combine folk Hutsul motifs with modern dance disco rhythms. In a few months, sales of the album reached the mark of 100,000 copies. The international organization of phonogram producers IFPI awarded Ruslana with the "Ukrainian Platinum Disc". And in the summer of next year, this album became double platinum.
With "Wild Dances" she visited 25 cities of Ukraine. Her show program impressed the audience with vocals, powerful drums, modern dances, the famous Hutsul kugykan (a special vibration of the voice, in which the sound is heard far in the mountains) and combat cries of “Hey!”. She managed to develop a completely new style of music and dance, which can be called drive-ethno-dance with some musical elements of rock aesthetics.
Eurovision 2004
Ukrainian "Wild Dances" also went to Istanbul, where in 2004 it conquered Europe. 
It was the best cultural presentation of Ukraine, oh Ruslan learned in many countries around the world. She gained millions of new fans, hundreds of invitations poured in, the best journalists and even international politicians wanted to talk to her, major world production centers and musical organizations became interested in her work. It was a well-deserved victory, it came to the singer not by chance, but became a natural result of the realization of the colossal potential Ruslana, creative idea and mind-blowing work done. Then the Ukrainian team conquered all of Europe with love of life, sincerity and Hutsul fury. On all TV channels, in interviews and press conferences, Ruslana did not get tired of repeating: “I am from Ukraine! Welcome to the Ukraine!".
Active citizenship
Winning changed life Ruslana. Endless travels, meetings, concerts and interviews began. The singer was in a hurry to realize 
chance given by fate. She was even invited to Strasbourg to speak at the European Parliament.
By the way, when European politicians asked her an “uncomfortable” question, then she laughed it off, saying that she was incompetent in political nuances. The People's Artist of Ukraine was clearly disingenuous. In Ukraine, she actively supported the Orange Revolution, after which she even became a people's deputy, but a year later she resigned her powers. And when in 2013 students came to Independence Square in Kyiv demanding to sign an association agreement with the EU, she again supported the people. In the days of the tragic events on the Maidan, she was next to them, was a participant in the Revolution of Dignity and now does not remain on the sidelines of public life.
DATA
Became the winner of the best music competitions. She took first place in 
festivals "Slavic Bazaar", "Tavrian Games", "Taras Bulba", "Song of the Year", "Golden Firebird", "Eurovision" and others. Also in her collection are many awards, including the prestigious World Music Awards.
Having studied the competitors at Eurovision 2004, Ruslana decided to stand out from their background and did not lose. At one of the press conferences, all those present could taste the famous Ukrainian vodka and the most delicious lard, and also learn how to play the trembita from Ruslana.
Updated: April 7, 2019 by: Elena
