Tamara Miansarova facts for kids
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Tamara Miansarova
Тамара Миансарова |
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Tamara Grigoryevna Miansarova
5 March 1931 Zinovievsk, Ukrainian SSR
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| Died | 12 July 2017 (aged 86) Moscow, Russia
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| Alma mater | Moscow Conservatory |
| Awards | Sopot International Song Festival (Winner, 1963) |
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| Origin | Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
Tamara Miansarova was a very popular singer from the Soviet Union. She was known for her beautiful voice and catchy pop songs. Many people remember her famous song, "May There Always Be Sunshine." She was also a professor, teaching music to students.
Her Life Story
Tamara Grigoryevna Miansarova was born on March 5, 1931. Her birthplace was a city called Zinovievsk. This city is now known as Kropyvnytskyi. It is located in Ukraine.
She loved music from a young age. She went to a special music school. This school was connected to the Minsk Conservatory. She finished her studies there in 1951. In the same year, she went to the Moscow Conservatory. There, she studied piano. She learned from a famous teacher named Lev Oborin.
Tamara Miansarova passed away on July 12, 2017. She died in Moscow, Russia.
Awards and Achievements
Tamara Miansarova won many important awards. These awards showed how talented she was. Here are some of her main achievements:
- 1963: She won first prize at the Sopot International Song Festival. This was for her famous song, "May There Always Be Sunshine."
- 1972: She was named a Meritorious Artist of the Ukrainian SSR. This title recognized her great artistic skills.
- 1996: She received the title of People's Artist of Russia. This is a very high honor for artists in Russia.
- She was also given the Order of Friendship of Peoples. This award is for people who help bring different groups together.
- 2004: A special star was placed for her on Star Square in Moscow. This is like a "Walk of Fame" for famous people.
Her Famous Songs
Tamara Miansarova sang over 400 songs. Many of them became very popular "hits." A hit song is one that many people love and listen to. Here are some of her most well-known songs:
- "Ginger": This song was a Russian version of a Polish song. It was one of the first "Twist" songs performed in Russian. The Twist was a popular dance style.
- "Black Cat": This was another very popular song. It was considered the first "Twist" song in the Soviet Union.
- "May There Always Be Sunshine": This is perhaps her most famous song. It is still loved by many people today.
- "Летка-енка": This song was for a popular dance called the Letkajenkka.
- "Let Us Never Quarrel"
- "Step, Step, a Toddler Is Stepping"
- "Eyes on the Sand"
