Valery Yakovlevich Leontiev
Valery Jakowlewitsch Leontjew ( Russian Валерий Яковлевич Леонтьев ; born March 19, 1949 in the Komi Republic , USSR ) is a Russian singer and folk artist of Russia . He is considered one of the most prominent artists in Russian pop music . During his career he has recorded more than 30 albums, many of which sold in the millions.
Awards
- World Music Awards in Monte Carlo, the Golden Treble Clef Prize for "Best Selling Russian Artist of the Year" (1991)
- People's Artist of Russia (1996)
- Order of Merit for the Fatherland IV Class (2005)
- Order of Honor (2009)
- Order of Friendship (2014)
Web links
Commons : Valery Leontiev - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- Official website
- Valery Leontiev in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Leontjew, Valery Jakowlewitsch |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Леонтьев, Валерий Яковлевич (Russian) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Russian singer People's Artist of Russia |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 19, 1949 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Komi Republic , USSR |