Masha Rasputina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Masha Rasputina Маша Распутина
Rasputina in 1991
Background information
Birth name	Alla Nikolayevna Ageeva
Also known as	Masha Rasputina
Born	(1964-05-13) May 13, 1964 (age 61) Inskoy, Kemerovo Oblast, RSFSR, Soviet Union
Genres	Russian pop, Traditional pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress
Instruments	Singing
Years active	1989–present
Associated acts	Filipp Kirkorov

Masha Rasputina is a famous Russian pop singer. Her real name is Alla Nikolayevna Ageeva. She became very popular in the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2003, she had a huge hit song called "Roza chaynaya," which means "Tea Rose." She sang this song with another popular artist, Philipp Kirkorov.

About Masha Rasputina's Early Life

Masha Rasputina was born in a place called Inskoy, in Kemerovo Oblast, in 1964. Her father worked at a power station, and her mother was a hydrologist. When she was a child, Masha moved to a village named Urop and lived with her grandparents.

At first, Masha thought about studying something technical, like her parents. But she soon realized she loved music more. She decided to leave her technical studies and focus on her passion. She moved to Moscow and tried out for many different music groups. Eventually, she joined a music group in Moscow. She also studied at the Kemerovo State University of Culture and Arts. After that, she earned another degree in choir conducting from the Tver Musical School in 1988.

Masha Rasputina's Music Career

After finishing her education, Masha Rasputina moved to Moscow to start her music career. She made her first appearance on a Soviet TV show called Morning Post with a song called "Igray muzykant." This is when she started using the stage name Masha Rasputina, which a friend suggested to her.

First Albums and Big Hits

Masha released her first album, Gorodskaya sumasshedshaya (which means A Town's Mad Girl), in 1991. One of her first big performances was a duet with Vyacheslav Dobrynin at the 1991 Pesnya goda (Song of the Year) event. As she became more famous in Russia in the early 1990s, Masha wanted to share her music with people outside of Russia. She released an album with Russian songs called I was born in Siberia. This album was very popular in Russia and other Russian-speaking areas, even though it didn't become famous abroad. A song from this album, "Ty menya ne budi" (Don't Wake Me Up), was also featured on Pesnya goda.

Later Career and Collaborations

Around 1999, Masha Rasputina took a break from performing many concerts because she was going to have her second child in 2000. In 2003, she started working closely with Philipp Kirkorov. Their first song together, "Roza chaynaya" (Tea Rose), became one of the biggest hits in Russia that year. Another duet they sang, "Dzhalma," also did very well on the music charts. In the same year, she released her most successful album, also called Roza chaynaya. Her next solo song, "Mechty" (Dreams), also became very popular.

During this time, Masha Rasputina toured all over the country and appeared on many TV shows. One notable appearance was on Fabrika Zvyozd (Star Factory), where she performed with some of the show's contestants. In 2007, after another hit duet with Kirkorov called "Proshay" (Goodbye), her public appearances became less frequent. In 2011, she announced that she would no longer perform on big stages, choosing instead to sing at smaller events. In 2015, she released a new song called "Zhyoltye list'ya" (Yellow Leaves).

Masha Rasputina's Stage Style

When Masha Rasputina was at the peak of her career, she was known for her powerful singing voice and energetic stage presence. She had a unique and bold style that made her stand out. She was known for being lively and playful in her performances. In an interview in 2021, Masha Rasputina explained that her stage style was part of the entertainment world at that time. She said that audiences expected performers to be "youthful, energetic, and mischievous."

Masha Rasputina's Family Life

Masha Rasputina was married to her producer, Vladimir Yermakov. They had a daughter named Lidiya in 1985. Masha and Vladimir later divorced in the late 1990s. In 1999, Masha married her second husband, Viktor Zakharov, who was also a producer. Their daughter, Mariya, was born a year later in 2000.

Discography

Albums

• Городская сумасшедшая (A Town's Mad Girl, 1991)
• Я родилась в Сибири (I Was Born in Siberia, 1993)
• Синий понедельничек (Blue Monday, 1994)
• Я была на Венере (I Visited Venus, 1995)
• Ты меня не буди (Don't Wake Me Up, 1999)
• Поцелуй меня... (Kiss Me..., 2000)
• Живи, страна! (Live, My Country, 2001)
• Роза чайная (Rose Tea Room, 2003)
• Маша Распутина. The Best (The Best of Masha Rasputina, compilation, 2008)

Singles