Ruslanova Lidia is a legendary singer, her repertoire mainly included Russian folk songs. Her real name was Praskovya Leikina-Gorshenina.
Early years, youth
Lidia Andreyevna was born on October 27, 1900. The family lived in the village of Chernavka, Saratov Region. Parents were peasants, in the war, his father went to the front, and his mother died. Lydia was sent to a shelter. Even then, she sang well, she was invited to sing in the choir at the temple.
Lida attended a parish school, graduated from 3 classes. She was taken to the conservatory, but after a while she left school. She did not like to do academic vocals. After the shelter, Ruslanova was arranged as a student at a furniture factory. In 1916, she became a sister of mercy.
Creative career
Ruslanova gave her first concert at the Saratov Theater, it happened in 1917. Then there were tours. The singer performed Russian folk songs, which remained in her repertoire.
In civilian Ruslanova sang for the fighters. In 1921, she began to live in the capital, she was accepted into the theater "Buffoons". In 1923, the artist held a recital, which was a success. Records with her songs began to enjoy wildly popular.
The singer began to collect stage costumes, a library. She also became interested in collecting antiques, buying luxury goods.
In the war, Lydia entered the concert team, became extremely popular. During the war she had 1120 concerts, in 1945 the singer sang at the Reichstag.
In 1947, Lydia and her husband were arrested. They were acquaintances of Zhukov, they were accused of anti-Soviet propaganda. The family was deprived of awards, property was taken. Ruslanova’s songs were banned, the singer was sent to a camp located in the Irkutsk region. There she also gave concerts
In 1950, Lydia was sent to Vladimir prison, where she became friends with Fedorova Zoe, an actress. In prison, Ruslanova refused to give concerts, for which she was placed in a punishment cell.
In 1953, Lydia and her husband were released, reviewing the case. The health of both was greatly undermined. To make money, Ruslanova had to start performing. In the 60s she remained popular. Lilia Andreevna died in 1973, the cause was a heart attack. She was 72 years old.
