“America the Razutnitsa” and “The White Waltz” were sung by the whole country after the performer Irina Shvedova. But for a long time no new hits were heard, and the favorite of millions quietly disappeared from the screens and from the big stage. Although she still sings and captivates the audience with her crystal strong voice on tour trips in the outback.
Sang before the first words
Having been born in a family of Kiev artists, the future star began to sing, still not knowing how to talk. Perhaps this is how genes from the biological father, the soloist of the opera and ballet theater Vasily Tretyak, manifested themselves. But the parents divorced when the girl was two years old. She called Dad the stepfather, the second husband of her mother, the dramatic actress Lyudmila Tomashevskaya. The writer Igor Shvedov gave the future singer his last name.
From the age of six, her talents showed up in music and dance classes. And at 9 Shvedova already sang the main part of the children's musical. But after school I chose the theater. I went to Moscow, away from illustrious parents. I really wanted to conquer the capital on my own and without the support of my ancestors. At the Shchukin Theater School, she reached the third round of exams. But they did not accept her. I had to return to Kiev.
And then, continuing to assert herself in her independence from her parents, she left home. She preferred to share a sleeping place on the mezzanine with cockroaches and live with an old actress who sheltered her. Mother’s tearful requests to return did not touch her. At that time, the future star changed many jobs. She was the accompanist and soloist of the orchestra playing on the dance floor. She led dance clubs for children.
Funeral Wedding
An affair with a ballroom dance studio partner ended in pregnancy. The marriage was registered after the birth of the daughter of Hope. Shvedova’s parents understood better than she that nothing good could happen to a person outside their circle. In the registry office, they never smiled. But the bride in love shone with happiness. Enlightenment came a year later. Unable to stand the betrayal of her young husband, she returned with her daughter to her parents' home.
The husband tried to pick her up with a scandal, but was lowered from the stairs. Since then, all his contacts with his former family have ceased. I was not interested in my daughter and did not help financially, and Shvedova out of pride did not require child support. The fate of the ex-husband is similar to retribution for sins. The new spouse turned out to be domineering and scandalous. I forbade him to communicate with his parents and sister. Three of their children were born with congenital abnormalities.
She woke up famous with Igor Demarin
Four years of solitude after the divorce ended in Kamchatka. Irina Shvedova was then an actress of the Kiev Youth Theater and participated in the voyage of the Korchaginets propaganda ship. This former fishing vessel was turned into a floating house of culture for fishermen. The group of artists was a student at the Conservatory Demarin. This was probably love at first sight.
But upon returning to Kiev, Shvedova remembered her pride. She swore to herself that she would never call Igor first. Mentally said goodbye, but did not go far from the phone. And suddenly - a call! The happiness was enormous and inspiring, despite the modest wedding, the need and life in a communal apartment. The family was additionally sealed by a creative tandem of the spouses.
Although Irina had to prove to Igor for a long time that nobody better than her would perform his songs. She herself brought to television a recording of The White Waltz and offered it to the director of Song of the Year. Six months sought to be released to the audience. But after the broadcast, the whole country picked up the song. The couple woke up famous. We moved to Moscow. Shvedova changed the theater to pop art.
Takeoff turned into a divorce
After “America the Separator, ” things rushed uphill, life began nomadic, touring. Maybe for this reason, family life with Demarin went wrong. Or maybe in his heart he was always against life with a star and believed that the role of the second violin in the house was the lot of his wife. But Shvedova did not sacrifice her career. Although the gap was painful and continued to love her Igor.
Even more pain was caused by the memories that she had not given birth to a son from him. But then the young family was sorely lacking money. And it was decided that it was easier to have an abortion than to feed a second child. After the divorce, they maintained business and friendships. In 2000, Demarin was the producer of the video Shvedova. Then, on the set of the song "The Wanderer", for the first time in her life, she dressed in a wedding outfit.
Six years of happiness without borsch
11 years after breaking up with Demarin, all the men seemed to her miserable traitors, her personal life did not go well. The songs of Stanislav Rodionov, melted by ice, opened the heart for new love. Confused only his requirement to no longer go on tour. But Shvedova could not refuse performances and enthusiastic applause.
Over the years, Rodionov seemed to be reconciled with a touring companion. But he needed a wife at home, who would wait at the family hearth with rich borscht. Therefore, he did not call Shvedov to marry. I never started a wedding speech. And then he went to another. Shvedova forgave, let go, and even invited to become the godfather of the long-awaited grandson of Nikita.
A miracle begged at the Virgin
The daughter of Nadyush grew up as an obedient and very independent girl. I went on tour with my mother, I endured constant transfers without whims and complaints. But she became not an artist, but an English teacher. At 23, she got married, but after that she was waiting for 12 years of pregnancy, which did not occur. Although she was healthy, all tests were normal.
When Shvedova found out that the miraculous Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos should be brought from Athos, she went specially to Vladimir. She touched the shrine and walked around the church, reading the prayer to the Virgin Mary 150 times. A true miracle happened a week later! The daughter called and reported the long-awaited news. With the birth of Nikita, the feeling came that the Lord had forgiven all sins. Shvedova became the grandmother and godmother of her grandson.
