On the evening of March 24, instead of the pretty and sweet-voiced Alice Vox, two new vocalists appeared on the stage of the Moscow Stadium Live during the Leningrad concert: Vasilisa and Florida. A petite blonde who worked in the team for three and a half years wrote on her Instagram that. The wife of Sergei Shnurov confirmed to the press that Vasilisa and Florida are not session singers, but new members of the group.
"Lady Mail.Ru" tells who will now perform the favorite of everyone and shows how the soloists of Leningrad, who replaced Alice Vox, look like in real life.
Vasilisa Starshova
As stated in Vasilisa's Instagram profile, she is a singer, songwriter, composer, actress and dancer. An impressive list of talents!
According to Life78, in 2011 Starshova was a member of the Flash Mob group, which was formed at the casting of the Factor A project.
In 2013, the singer became the semi-finalist of the New Wave.
Vasilisa learned to sing and play the piano from early childhood, but she never graduated from the vocal department of the music college: she decided to try to learn all the intricacies of the skill already in the process of work.
Florida Chanturia
The same Life78 found out that Florida (they write on the Web that this is really her real name) graduated from the pop-jazz department of St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts and has solid experience in the music field. The girl’s personal blog, however, looks somewhat less bright than the page on the social network of her newly minted colleague Vasilisa.
The graceful brunette spends a lot of time with her family and her beloved dog, often works at corporate parties and hosts various events.
Florida loves to relax on the sea, goes in for sports (for example, on her blog you can see pictures in which she makes racks against the wall). Another girl, like Vasilisa, is snowboarding - in general, she leads an active life.
Alice VoxAlthough it became known that Shnurov and Vox parted quite peacefully, rumors appeared in the media that Alice had actually quarreled with. She, however, denied this. “Alice herself announced her departure, I have absolutely nothing to do with this. I wish Alice good luck on her creative path, I am very sorry and happy at the same time. Sergei is no longer related to Alice Vox. As for the new girls who were taken to Leningrad, their names are Vasilisa and Florida, these are new soloists, because they sing well and they are beautiful, ”said Matilda.
On Instagram, the ex-soloist of the group Matilda, however, left a provocative comment: “Alice, it’s surprising that there was no“ thank you ”either for“ Ice ”, where 12 thousand spectators looked at you, or for Moscow concerts with a full house. You have most of your subscribers here - fans of the Leningrad group. The scandal has yet to continue.
"Leningrad" is a Russian group with a long history and scandalous fame. Provocative texts with an abundance of obscenities, non-standard shows on the verge of public morality at concerts, while powerful rotation on radio and television - it is impossible not to notice this band, even if you do not like the style of music they perform. At the moment when the attention to the group on the part of journalists diminished somewhat, a new song appeared ... about the male genital organ. The composition, despite the rudeness and abundance of profanity, instantly became popular, and Yulia Kogan, the soloist of Leningrad at that time, once woke up famous throughout the country. However, very soon the team began to perform with another girl, entrusting her with all the female vocal parts.
Group "Leningrad": soloist Alisa Voks-Burmistrova
In 2012, she decided to become a mother and went on maternity leave. It is worth noting that the vocalist worked in the group on a par with its permanent leader Sergei Shnurov. Recent albums have had more than enough songs featuring male and female vocals, or even more female vocals. Accordingly, to perform without a soloist for the team at that moment meant giving up half of the updated repertoire. The team did not dare to take such a step, and then the search for a new vocalist began. She became Alisa Vox-Burmistrova. The girl cannot be considered in full measure "the discovery of" Leningrad ". Before joining the group, she was quite well known as a resident of many St. Petersburg clubs, in particular, D'12. The new soloist of "Leningrad" was also popular as a presenter. Initially, it was assumed that Alice would only replace Yulia for the duration of the decree, but as a result, the girl remained in the group.
Who fired Yulia Kogan?
Very soon after the birth of the child, the ex-vocalist began to appear in public, give interviews and act in talk shows. At this time, the Leningrad group went on a tour, and in many cities the audience was waiting to see the group in the old familiar composition. The expectations of the fans did not come true, a newcomer, Alice, invariably appeared on the stage. And very soon there were reports of the official and final dismissal of Julia. According to some sources, this decision was made. It was he who wanted the soloist of the Leningrad group Yulia Kogan to leave the band forever. The official version boils down to a divergence of creative interests. Shnurov has previously said in his interviews that it is sometimes difficult for him to work with Yulia. It is worth noting that the total experience of Kogan in the group is about 5 years, she came to Leningrad in 2007.
The new soloist is not worse than the old one!
Some time after the personnel changes in their favorite group, the most devoted fans tried to discuss and compare Alisa with Yulia. The conclusions were different, someone initially did not like the new composition. However, over time, Alice proved that she can sing and perfectly feels all the moods of the team. Today she is already known as the main vocalist and is eagerly awaited at concerts. The new soloist of "Leningrad" was also noticed in scandals typical of the group, for example, once they, together with Sergei Shnurov, undressed in public in protest against the law prohibiting mate.
Is there life after Leningrad?
Many fans are interested in what happened to Yulia Kogan after she left the group? In her interviews, this bright and, no doubt, talented girl emphasizes that although the news of her resignation surprised her, she was not too upset. Today, the ex-soloist of "Leningrad" works as a TV presenter on the channel for girls "Yu", and also has a solo musical project. Julia claims that she liked working in a group, but this is only a certain stage in her creative career. Dismissal from the team only stimulated her to work and develop further.
After the soloist Alisa Voks left the Leningrad group, Sergey Shnurov was able to quickly find a replacement for the vocalist. Most of all, the fans of the musicians were surprised that the founder of the band decided to take a non-trivial path and took two singers at once in her place - Florida Chanturia and Vasilisa Starshova. Now the new members have already performed several concerts and are getting used to working in a group. Despite the fact that two vocalists are now performing on stage, the girls assure that there is no rivalry between them, and none of them takes a leading position.
“Flo and I are very similar, even the birthmarks on the stomachs are the same, there is no competition. And we did not know that there would be two vocalists, it was Sergey's desire, but in the end it's cool - a new stage for the group. And none of us is prima, we are on an equal footing and in an equal position, ”said Starshova.
Now fans are gradually getting used to the fact that two girls are now singing in their favorite group. After such a change in the team, endless discussions of new vocalists began on social networks. Many enthusiastically accepted the girls, and some still cannot come to terms with Alice's departure.
“I don’t know about Vasilisa, but Florida very harmoniously joined the team, I liked the presentation of myself on stage, and I was at the concert with both Vox and the girls, so Florida sang “Patriot” with dignity, without losing anything! So obviously one pot is worth firing for sure! As for Vasya, for some reason it seems that she won’t stay for long, she wants to go solo! Time will show! The main thing is that “Leningrad” always remains”, “Shnurov is both mom and dad of the group! Respect the decision of the leader and founder of Leningrad! The critics are gone! And the girls are great! In such a short time, they joined the group! A group with girls as one!”, “I don’t like it! Well, "Leningrad" is Seryoga Shnurov! All! All the rest, leaving, coming!” fans responded.
But Vasilisa and Florida react quite calmly to the criticism that has fallen. They understand that it will take time for the audience to get used to the fact that now they are new members of the team. The girls hope that they will be able to become worthy members of the group and will gradually justify the hope of Sergei Shnurov and all the fans of the group.
“People are really sensitive to everything new. Basically, we were ready. When they went to their first concert, none of the eight thousand spectators were aware that there were new girls in the group, that Alisa Voks no longer sings in Leningrad. By the way, we were quite comfortable then, as if it were necessary, everything was as it should be, ”Florida said in an interview. "Saturday Rambler".
Vasilisa Starshova (22), who replaced Alice Vox (30) last year, announced yesterday that she was leaving "" - she did not even perform at the anniversary concert on July 13th. Her partner Florida Chanturia (27) performed alone. On this occasion, we remember all the girls of the group.
Julia Kogan (2007-2012)
The same red-haired beast, Yulia (36) came to Leningrad in 2007 as a backing vocalist and performed with (44) and Co. for two years - until the group broke up due to creative differences. "Leningrad" did not give concerts and did not record songs. Then Julia joined the team of the St. Petersburg team St. Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review. And in 2011, Leningrad got together again, and Yulia again came to Cord.
Together they released the album "Henna", and after that Julia left forever - she had to leave the project due to pregnancy. In early 2013, the singer gave birth to a daughter, Lisa, from photographer Anton Bout.
Alice Vox (2012-2016)
Alice came to Leningrad to replace Kogan - the blonde auditioned without difficulty, her voice was hoo. The popularity of the singer was brought by the scandalous song "Exhibit" (the same one about Louboutins). But soon after the release of the track and video, Vox left the band. Alice said that she left voluntarily and on her own, but the sources claimed: Shnurov could no longer tolerate the behavior of the "starred" Vox and kicked her out of the group. And just a day after Alice left, he wrote on Instagram: “I didn’t promise anything to anyone. At my own whim, I make quite stars out of average singers. I come up with an image, material, I promote it. Invented by me and made by the team, the Heroines of the myth quite quickly and naively begin to believe in their own Divine nature. And with the Goddesses, we do not know how. We're burning pots here."
After Leningrad, Vox launched, which the audience did not like. After the release of Alisa's debut video for the song "Hold" Cord said "Properly kicked out", and recently Vox released a video for the song "Baby" (yes, this is where "there are four mistakes on the poster in a nutshell" and "learn from mistakes it’s never too late, since the heart wants change, then start with yourself”). They say (and not without reason) that the song and video are an order from the Kremlin. And the price was even announced - 35 thousand dollars. There are more dislikes on the video than likes, and Vox's reputation cannot be restored.
Vasilisa Starshova (2016 - 2017)
Vasilisa replaced Alice - for the first time, fans of the group saw her at a concert on March 24, 2017. Then Cord said: “Everyone asks me - where is Alice? In my opinion, a stupid question, since it is clear that she is not here. But we will answer with a song. And the group sang a very obscene song with a general message: "go to hell." Starshova did not stay long in Leningrad, and yesterday she announced her retirement on Instagram. "Child, healthy! Things are like that. Yes, I no longer sing in Leningrad. Everything is fine with me, I am happy, healthy, not tired, I have strength and energy in bulk. So we are waiting for solo work from Vasilisa!
Florida Chanturia (2016 - present)
Florida got into the group along with Vasilisa. She graduated from the University of Culture and Arts with a degree in pop-jazz vocals and after that she went to work as a singer in karaoke bars. One day, her friend called the girl and said that he had given the number to the guys from Leningrad. They called and invited her to audition. Florida, by the way, is her real name!
First wife, 1992-1996
For the first time Sergey Shnurov became a father at the age of 20. But Seraphim's daughter was not a surprise: Shnurov decided to start a family with his classmate, whom he met at the Religious and Philosophical Institute at the St. Petersburg Theological Academy. Sergei Shnurov made an offer to Maria and for the sake of his wife and newborn daughter left both his studies and his passion for music. The young father worked as a loader, watchman, carpenter, but as soon as the grown daughter began to go to the garden, Shnurov returned to rehearsals: Sergei and his colleague Igor Vdovin planned to create a hooligan group "Leningrad". The work of her husband Ismagilova categorically did not like, the student family broke up.
Serafima Shnurova
Daughter of Sergei Shnurov, 23 years old
Serafima Shnurova is a student of the philological faculty of St. Petersburg State University. The artist's daughter has been living her own life for a long time, earning money by graphic design and photo retouching, and is fond of poetry. Sergei's relationship with her daughter was not always smooth: at first, her mother prevented her from communicating with her father because of his scandalous group, and then Serafima herself quarreled with the musician.
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Last November, Serafima had an early miscarriage, and the girl recently married 27-year-old bartender Vyacheslav Astanin.
Svetlana Kostitsyna
Second wife, 1999−2002
Marriage with his second wife also turned out to be short-lived, but productive for Shnurov as a musician. Kostitsyna was the music manager. She led the Pep-Ci group and took up the organization of Leningrad concerts. In 2000, Svetlana gave birth to the son of Apollo from Shnurov.
Oksana Akinshina
Civil wife of Sergei Shnurov, 2002-2007
Shnur's most famous, scandalous and public novel. At the time of the meeting with Sergei, actress Akinshina was 15 years old! Cord - 30, and he was at the peak of his spree. Almost immediately, the artists gathered and started talking about the wedding, which, however, it never came to. Lovers liked to arrange loud quarrels more than to plan a wedding and children. As a result, the couple got an apartment in St. Petersburg and a dog, Pistka, who remained with Oksana.
Julia Kogan
Soloist of "Leningrad", 2007−2013
Kogan graduated from the Theater Academy, and also worked in the confectionery industry. The first helped her become a professional singer, the second taught her to express herself firmly and without hesitation - both skills were useful to the artist in the Leningrad group. Shnurov glorified the red-haired Yulia, and he also resigned her when she decided to engage in her own promotion. The musician did not like that Yulia agreed to become a talk show host on the Yu channel, and decided to part with her colleague. Now Julia is pursuing a solo career and raising her daughter Lisa.
Matilda Mozgovaya
Third wife, since 2010
“She came in, I was stunned. He asked: "Eh! What is your name?” She replied: “Matilda”. I said: “Oh ***”, - this is how Sergey Shnurov described his acquaintance with his third wife in an interview with Elle. Sergey and Matilda (real name - Elena) have been together for almost 10 years, six of which are married. Matilda is a restaurateur, and she also connected her husband to her business, now Shnurov and Mozgovaya manage the Ko-Ko-Ko restaurant in St. Petersburg. Under the influence of his wife, a former ballerina, Shnurov settled down, put in order his appearance and went in for sports.
Alice Vox
Soloist of "Leningrad", 2012−2016
Blonde Alice replaced the red-haired Kogan. Alice is 28 years old, and for 4 years of participating in the work of the group, she recorded such hits as “Patriot”, “37th”, “Crying and Crying”. But Vox's main hit, of course, is Exhibit. In the spring of 2016, the artist decided to start with a bold step and left the team: the singer will now perform solo.
Alice's unexpected departure from the group has already been overgrown with many rumors. So, according to gossip, the girl picked up a "star fever", which caused Shnurov's displeasure. But the director of "Leningrad" Denis Veiko stressed that Sergei did not quarrel with Alice.
“It has become difficult to work with a person, it happens. No one quarreled, these are working moments. Now Vasilisa and Florida are playing instead of Alice, ”Leningrad director Denis Veiko told Life78.
Vasilisa and Florida
Soloists of "Leningrad" since 2016
The fiery brunette and the curly-haired blonde performed with the band for the first time at a concert at the Stadium Live Leningrad club in Moscow on March 24. What is known about Vasilisa is that for three years the girl, a professional singer, successfully performed at the New Wave competition. And Florida Chanturia graduated from the pop-jazz department of the St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture.
