t.A.T.u facts for kids

t. A. T. u.
t.A.T.u. performing in October 2005
Background information
Origin	Moscow, Russia
Genres	Electronica, pop, rock, dance
Years active	1999–2011
Labels	Neformat 2000–2004 Universal 2001–2006 Interscope 2002–2006 T.A. Music 2005–2011 Soyuz Music 2008 Misteriya Zvuka 2009 Coqueiro Verde Record 2009 Pelo Music 2010
Associated acts	Neposedi
Past members	Lena Katina Yulia Volkova

t.A.T.u. (pronounced "tattoo"), also known in Russian as Тату, was a popular Russian pop music duo. The group was formed in 1999 in Moscow. It was made up of two singers, Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova.

t.A.T.u. released several successful albums. These included "200 Po Vstrechnoy", "200 km/h in the wrong lane", "Lyudi Invalidy", "Dangerous and Moving", and "Waste Management". The duo stopped making music together in 2011.

Music Career Highlights

t.A.T.u. became famous around the world with their music. They released their first international single, "All the Things She Said", in 2002. This song became very popular. It even reached number one in the United Kingdom.

Eurovision Song Contest Performance

In 2003, t.A.T.u. represented their country, Russia, at the Eurovision Song Contest. They performed their song "Ne Ver', Ne Boysia". The duo finished in third place in the competition.

Performing at the Olympics

Years later, t.A.T.u. also performed at a major international event. They sang at the opening ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics. This was a big moment for the group.

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