Valentina Tolkunova facts for kids
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Valentina Tolkunova
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Valentina Tolkunova in 1972
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Valentina Vasilevna Tolkunova
12 July 1946 Armavir, Krasnodar Krai, Soviet Union
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| Died | 22 March 2010 (aged 63) |
| Resting place | Troyekurovskoye Cemetery, Moscow |
| Alma mater | Moscow State Art and Cultural University |
| Title | People’s Artist of the RSFSR (1987) |
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| Origin | Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Genres | Pop, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1966–2010 |
| Associated acts | VIO-66 |
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Valentina Vasilevna Tolkunova (born July 12, 1946 – died March 22, 2010) was a famous singer from the Soviet Union and Russia. People loved her kind and sincere performances. Her voice was known for being very clear and beautiful. She received important titles like Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1979 and People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1987. These titles showed how much she was respected for her musical talent.
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Life and Career of Valentina Tolkunova
Valentina Tolkunova started her journey in music at a young age. When she was 18, she began studying at the Moscow State Art and Cultural University. This was an important step in her musical education.
Early Music Career
In 1966, Valentina joined a jazz band called VIO-66. She was a soloist and jazz singer in this group, led by Yury Saulsky. This experience helped her develop her singing skills.
She continued her studies and graduated from the Gnessin State Musical College in 1971. That same year, she recorded songs for a TV series called Den' za Dnem, which means Day After Day.
Rise to Fame
The year 1972 was a big turning point for Valentina Tolkunova. She gave a memorable performance of songs that made her very popular. This led to a successful career on radio and television.
In 1973, she started working closely with the Moscow Philharmonic Concert Association, also known as Moskonzert. This allowed her to perform in many concerts.
Later Career and Achievements
Valentina Tolkunova was very dedicated to her music. In 1989, she even started her own theater and became its director. This showed her passion for the arts.
Throughout her career, which lasted over thirty years, she released at least thirteen music albums. She also won many awards in different Soviet republics. She was a 23-time winner of the "Song of the Year" competition on television, which is a huge achievement.
Final Years
In February 2010, Valentina Tolkunova became unwell during a concert in Mogilev, Belarus. She was taken to a hospital there. Doctors found she had a brain tumor. She was then moved to a special clinic in Moscow.
Sadly, on March 22, 2010, she passed away from the brain tumor. She left behind a legacy of beautiful music and performances that touched many hearts.
See also
In Spanish: Valentina Tolkunova para niños
