About the famous Georgians in Russia and the most interesting facts their biographies, Sputnik Georgia tells.

The famous 82-year-old Russian sculptor, painter and teacher. His sculptures adorn many countries and cities of the world. He is the president Russian Academy arts, as well as the winner of various awards and titles. Notable works- a monument to Peter the Great, John Paul II, the monuments "Friendship forever" and "Good conquers Evil".

Master class of the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Z.K. art. He studied in France, where he interacted with Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall. Since the late 1960s and still actively working in the field of monumental art.

Monument to St. George by Zurab Tsereteli on Freedom Square in the center of the Georgian capital Tsereteli is the author of the largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world (80 meters), which may be placed in St. Petersburg. The master plans to build a museum of his own name in China and create a monument to the singer Zhanna Friske. Despite the outstanding merits of Tsereteli, the sculptor is criticized for his gigantomania and is accused of "monopolizing" monumental projects in Moscow.

An interesting fact - Tsereteli appears as a tireless cheerful artist-sculptor Zviad Tsurindeli in the novel by writer Sergei Sokolkin "Russian Chock".

Nikolai Tsiskaridze is undoubtedly one of the most famous and talented ballet dancers of our time. A native of Tbilisi, from childhood he was a child prodigy, and long legs and insane love for ballet led him to the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, where he dreamed of serving from an early age.

Nikolai Tsiskaridze in the Georgian capital

Ballet dancer Nikolai Tsiskaridze in a scene from the ballet The Queen of Spades directed by Roland Petit, Nikolai is a fan of the work of Leonid Parfyonov, Vitaly Wulff and Edward Radzinsky. His favorite fairy tale is Andersen's "The Little Mermaid". The forty-two-year-old artist is famous for his complex character and boundless willpower, and also avoids talking about his personal life and says that he is in no hurry with marriage.

A cult film director, actor, screenwriter, publicist, author of such popularly beloved films on which entire generations grew up: these are “I walk around Moscow”, “Don't Cry!”, “Afonya”, “Mimino”, “Autumn Marathon”, “Passport” , "Kin-Dza-Dza!" and many others. others

George DaneliaGeorge's childhood passed in Moscow, where the family moved from Tbilisi in 1931. Here he graduated from the Moscow Institute of Architecture in 1954, and two years later he entered the Higher Director's Courses at the Mosfilm film studio. Danelia is a cousin of the Georgian actress Sofiko Chiaureli, whom she shot only once - in the film "Don't Cry". Almost half of Danelia's films were written by the Georgian composer Giya Kancheli, who also composed an essay for the string orchestra "Little Daneliada" as a gift to the director.

Otar Kushanashvili

The scandalous Russian music journalist and TV presenter is from Kutaisi (Imereti region). His parents had nine children. Kushanashvili decided to become a journalist back in hometown, starting to be published in the newspaper "Kutaisskaya Pravda". Later he entered the Faculty of Journalism of the Tbilisi state university from where, according to him, he was expelled.

Journalist Otar Kushanashvili

And soon Otar left for Moscow, where he first worked as a night watchman at a school and washed the floors at the station. Then he sent a resume to 35 editors, but received only one offer and in early 1993 he became a correspondent for the newspaper " A New Look”, Created by Evgeny Dodolev, and then, on the recommendation of the latter, switched to television under the tutelage of Ivan Demidov.

Soon Otar Kushanashvili makes interviews with figures Russian show business and becomes a prominent figure in the Moscow beau monde. He was seen in numerous scandals: for example, after the story of 2002 on Channel One, when during the broadcast of Eurovision Kushanashvili swore obscenely in live in the program Andrey Malakhov, was for a long time deprived of the opportunity to appear on television.

In the past, the soloist of the legendary VIA Mziuri, in the present she is one of the most gifted Georgian singers on the Russian stage. Tamara Mikhailovna's father is from the ancient Georgian noble family of Gverdtsiteli, her mother is Jewish, the granddaughter of an Odessa rabbi. Gverdtsiteli performed with Michel Legrand, who, introducing the singer to the audience of three thousand, said: “Paris! Remember this name." And Tamara conquered Paris.

Tamara Gverdtsiteli at a charity concert Performs songs in more than ten languages: Georgian, Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, English, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Armenian, German, etc. Tamara Mikhailovna's talent is unlimited - the artist sings in operas and musicals, acts in films, and also participates in various musical and entertainment projects on television.

12. Rezo Gigineishvili is a popular Russian film director, producer and screenwriter of Georgian origin. Born in 1982 in Tbilisi in the family of musician Irina Tsikoridze and doctor David Gigineishvili, in Soviet time who was in charge of one of the health resorts of Borjomi. In 1991 he moved to Moscow, where he soon began working on television.

He graduated from the directing department of VGIK (course of Marlen Khutsiev), was the second director in the film by Fyodor Bondarchuk "9th Company". Gigineishvili's most sensational films are "Heat", 2 Love with an Accent", "Without Men" and the television series "The Last of the Magikyans". Known for his high-profile marriages with the singer

Soso is famous for being more loving: the first wife of the singer was Nino Uchaneishvili, who gave birth to his son Levan. After Soso's first marriage for a long time lived with famous singer Irina Ponarovskaya, but the couple never legalized the relationship. Since 1997, the Georgian singer has been married to the former backing vocalist of the Mironi group, Irina Patlakh, with whom Pavliashvili has two daughters, Liza and Sandra.

Famous Russian dancer and choreographer, a native Muscovite. A few years ago, Papunaishvili opened his own “Evgeny Papunaishvili Dance School”. Now he is one of the most expensive choreographers and dance teachers in Russia.

Evgeny Papunaishvili

The Georgian heartthrob was credited with many novels, with almost every one of his star partners. But the choreographer himself confirms only one romance - with Ksenia Sobchak. But the romance ended and today the dancer's personal life is again under the gun of cameras. The man, as before, is single, rich and famous.

The US Treasury Department accused Leps of involvement in the "post-Soviet mafia" and put him on the "black list". According to US official services, in the criminal environment, Leps had the nickname "Grisha", officially lived in Thailand and transports mafia money. The musician reacted to this with irony and even called the new record "Gangster No. 1". He was married twice and has four children.

Keti Topuria

One of the most charming, fashionable and talented singers of Georgian origin in Russia. Rapidly breaking into Russian stage from Tbilisi as a new soloist of "A "Studio" Keti Topuria immediately attracted attention not only incredibly beautiful voice, but also exotic appearance. Today, thirty-year-old Keti is not only a successful singer, but also a promising fashion designer for adults and children, and also a happy mother of her daughter Olivia, who was born to Katya in marriage to businessman Lev Geykhman.

Concert of the A-Studio group in the Georgian capital, in the Tbilisi Concert Hall.


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One of the most common Georgian holidays is the Georgian holiday Bedoba or, as it is also called, the Day of Fate. There is a belief that as you spend this day, the whole year will pass. On the second day after the New Year, Georgians tend to dress in everything clean, new, festive and smart. On this day, it is strictly forbidden to swear, clean, quarrel with relatives and loved ones, even over trifles. TO bad signs also include being late or being separated from loved ones. Lying, lending money, crying or being nervous also does not bode well on the day of the celebration of Bedob. The beginning of the day must be met early in the morning with a smile on your face. On this day, you need to do what your heart desires, including arranging a noisy celebration. And who, if not a Georgian toastmaster, can help in such a matter.

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Many famous Georgian singers have been and remain popular in our country. They successfully perform on the Russian stage. Among them are operatic romances and pop artists, musical artists and representatives of pop culture.

Opera

Georgian opera performers have voices that are unique in strength and beauty of timbres. Some of them managed, thanks to their talent, to become famous all over the world. They sang and sing on the best stages in Europe. They obeyed "La Scala", "Metropolitan Opera", "Covent Garden" and other world venues.

Georgian opera singers (list):

  • Zurab Sotkilava.
  • Paata Burchuladze.
  • Makvala Kasrashvili.
  • Tamar Iano.
  • Gvazava Eteri.
  • Natela Nicoli.
  • Lado Ataneli.
  • Petre Amiranishvili.
  • Nino Surguladze.
  • Eteri Chkonia.
  • Iver Tamar.
  • Tsisana Tatishvili.
  • Nino Machaidze.
  • Medea Amiranishvili.

And others.

Contemporary performers

Artists from Georgia successfully perform not only opera arias, but also jazz, rock, pop music. Many of them became famous thanks to the TV projects "Voice", "Star Factory", "Minute of Glory".

Georgian singers modern (list):

  • Gela Guralia.
  • Sofia Nizharadze.
  • Diana Gurtskaya.
  • Katie Topuria.
  • Dato.
  • Valeriy Meladze.
  • Katie Melua.
  • Anri Jokhadze.
  • Irakli Pirtskhalava.
  • Tamta.
  • David Khujadze.
  • Datuna Mgeladze.
  • Soso Pavliashvili.
  • Oto Nemsadze.
  • Nina Sublatti.
  • Nodiko Tatishvili.
  • Sopho Khalvashi.
  • Mariko Ebralidze.
  • Sophie Willy.

And others.

Zurab Sotkilava

The world famous opera singer was born in Sukhumi in 1937. From childhood, the artist played football and at the age of 16 he joined the Georgian Dynamo. At the age of 22, due to severe injuries, he was forced to complete his sports career. In 1960, Zurab Lavrentievich graduated from the Polytechnic Institute. Five years later - the Tbilisi Conservatory, and in 1972 - postgraduate studies. For two years he was an intern at the La Scala Theatre.

He began his career as a singer at the Opera and Ballet Theater named after Z. Paliashvili in Georgia. In 1974 he moved to Moscow and was accepted into the troupe of the Bolshoi Theater.

Z. Sotkilava in 1979 was awarded the title

Zurab Lavrentievich sang the parts of the main characters in the following operas:

  • "Aida".
  • "Nabucco".
  • "Troubadour".
  • "Country Honor"
  • "Masquerade ball".
  • "Yearning".
  • "Boris Godunov".
  • "Iolanta".

And others.

Zurab Lavrentievich has been actively teaching since 1976. Since 1987 he has been a professor. Many young Georgian opera singers, as well as vocalists from other countries, study with him.

Eteri Beriashvili

Many Georgian singers brightly manifest themselves on Russian television. They take part in various competitive projects. One of the artists who was remembered by the Russian public, thanks to her participation in the show "Voice" - Eteri Beriashvili. The artist was born in a small mountainous Georgian town. Started singing at early childhood. At first, Eteri, at the insistence of her parents, graduated medical academy named after Sechenov. Immediately after that, she entered the Moscow School of Variety and Jazz Art in the vocal department. While still a student, she became a student of the Stairway to Heaven competition, where she was noticed and invited to join the Cool & Jazzy group. Then the artist created her own team - A "Cappella ExpreSSS.

Eteri is one of the leading jazz performers.

Tamara Gverdtsiteli

Some Georgian pop singers and singers, who became popular with our listeners back in the Soviet era, remain loved today. These artists include Tamara Gverdtsiteli. The singer was born in Tbilisi in 1962. Tamara comes from an ancient noble family. T. Gverdtsiteli is not only a singer, but also an actress, composer and pianist. She began to study music thanks to her mother, an Odessa Jewess. In the 70s. Tamara became a soloist of the Mziuri children's vocal ensemble. T. Gverdtsiteli graduated from the conservatory in two directions - composition and piano. She then graduated from a music college with a degree in vocals. In 1991, she signed a contract with M. Legrand and at the same time her first concert took place in Paris.

Today, Tamara performs on the stage and sings in opera, acts in films, plays in musicals, tours with solo concerts and takes part in dramatic productions. The artist performs songs in different languages.

In 2004 she was awarded the title of "People's Artist of Russia".

Sofia Nizharadze

Georgian singers often perform parts in our Russian musical productions. One of the most famous artists of this genre - She was born in Tbilisi in 1986. Started singing from three years. At the age of 7 she voiced the film. She graduated from music school in piano. Sofia is a graduate of GITIS, the faculty of musical theater artists. She gained fame by singing the part of the main character in the Russian version of the French musical Romeo and Juliet.

In 2005, the singer took part in the New Wave contest. In 2010 she presented her home country at Eurovision.

In addition to the musical "Romeo and Juliet", she performed roles in the following musical productions:

  • "Keto and Kote".
  • "Wedding of jays".
  • "Melodies Verian quarter".
  • Hello, Dolly.