Diana Arbenina facts for kids
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Diana Arbenina
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Concert in Toronto (May 2018)
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| Birth name | Diana Kulachenko |
| Born | 8 July 1974 Valozhyn, Minsk Region, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union |
| Genres | rock, indie-rock, alternative-rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer Songwriter Composer Poet Actor |
| Instruments | voice, guitar, accordion, piano |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Associated acts | Nochnye Snaipery |
Diana Sergeyevna Arbenina, born on July 8, 1974, is a famous Russian singer, musician, and poet. She is best known as the leader of the rock band Nochnye Snaipery.
Diana is special because she writes and sings her songs in both Russian and English. She has won the "Triumph" Literature Prize for literature. She also works as an ambassador for Gibson, a company that makes musical instruments. Additionally, she supports the World Wildlife Fund, which helps protect animals and nature.
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Early Life and Education
Diana Arbenina was born in 1974 in Valozhyn, a town in the Minsk Region of what was then the Soviet Union. Her parents were journalists.
When Diana was three years old, her family moved to Barysaw. Later, they moved to the Russian Far East. She studied foreign languages at the Magadan Pedagogical Institute. She also studied literature at Saint Petersburg State University. Diana started writing songs in the early 1990s.
Music Career
Forming Nochnye Snaipery
In 1993, Diana Arbenina teamed up with violinist Svetlana Surganova. Together, they formed the rock group called Nochnye Snaipery, which means "Night Snipers."
Becoming a Solo Leader
In 2002, Svetlana Surganova left the band. After that, Diana Arbenina became the only lead singer for Nochnye Snaipery. She continued to write and perform all the band's songs.
Awards and Recognition
In 2005, Diana Arbenina was given the title of Merited Artist of the Chechen Republic. This award recognized her contributions to music and culture.
Personal Life
On February 4, 2010, Diana Arbenina became a mother to twins.
In 2014, some of Diana Arbenina's concerts in Russia were cancelled. This happened after she shared her feelings about the situation in Ukraine.
Film Appearances
Diana Arbenina has also appeared in a few films.
| Year | Film |
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| 2008 | Radio Day (Russian) |
| 2019 | Mistresses (Russian) |
