Group Leningrad and Yulia Kogan. Julia Kogan, biography, news, photos. - Who gave you the nickname Yulia-legs
Julia was born in Leningrad. At the age of 16, she began to specifically study the secrets of classical vocals. The acquired knowledge was very useful to her when she entered the St. state academy theatrical art(Saint Petersburg State Theater Arts Academy); Kogan graduated from it in 2003. According to the diploma, from that moment Julia could call herself professional actor musical theater; Kogan, however, began to sing professionally even before graduation - already in 2000 she managed to become a soloist in the popular children's musical theater "Through the Looking Glass".
Kogan also tried herself in other areas - for example, at about the same time she tried to work as a fashion model; however, singing, of course, always remained her favorite pastime. Julia sang works of the widest range - from Soviet and foreign popular songs, soul and jazz to arias from classical operas.
Kogan stood out with her talent even at the university; later she continued to demonstrate the highest class of vocal skills - for which she received well-deserved awards. One of these awards Julia received in 2006 in Jurmala (Jūrmala), at the World Stars championship; By decision of the jury of the festival, the singer was awarded the Grand Prix of the competition.
Yulia got a truly stable job only in 2007 - she managed to become a backing vocalist for the cult rock band Leningrad. Oddly enough, the graceful Julia came in the brutal offspring of Sergei Shnurov very, very out of place - even obscene expressions, almost obligatory in the work of Leningrad, she managed to give incredible charm.
For the sake of working in Leningrad, Kogan temporarily postponed all her other projects; She decided to do something new only in 2010 - it was then that she was invited to the St. Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review project.
Even despite the fact that this team is significantly inferior in popularity to Shnurov's associates, Yulia feels more appropriate in it. Kogan has repeatedly demonstrated to others that her fragile, graceful appearance does not even closely reflect the incredible inner strength- more than splashing out in her songs; The rhythms and style of "St. Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review", which organically combines elements of ska, funk, swing and jive, perfectly frame and support the real "I" of Yulia.
In 2011, Kogan temporarily returned to Leningrad; During the recording of the group's new disc, which went on sale under the name "Henna", Yulia no longer performed on backing vocals, but as a well-established soloist of the main line-up. The album was presented on April 12, 2011 in St. Petersburg; took place concert program presentations mainly from the band's hits already known to the public. Even her most inveterate opponents cannot but agree that Kogan sings just fine. Yulia not only took an active part in the recording of the group's new album - she also starred for the cover of the new record.
November 16, 2012 last concert Yulia Kogan with the Leningrad group, after which Yulia went to maternity leave. And on January 14, 2013, she had a daughter, who was named Elizabeth. Already on March 22, the network appeared new clip"Leningrad" "Gulf of Finland", in which Yulia is again present. In early September 2013, Yulia Kogan left the Leningrad group. Currently, she is a TV presenter of the talk show #Yaprava on the Yu channel. In 2014, Yulia Kogan returned to music and began her solo musical career.
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Yulia Mikhailovna Kogan is a shocking singer with unique voice data. Gained popularity, being the vocalist of the rock group "Leningrad".
“Fiery Beast” and “Julia Legs” - this is how fans call the singer for her chic, curly red hair and love for short outfits.
But she was able to achieve fame and popularity only after 30 years, when she had already stopped dreaming about it.
Childhood and youth
The future singer appeared in the northern capital - St. Petersburg, 03/20/1981.
She was born in an incomplete family. Only my mother took care of the upbringing.
Their communal apartment was located on the Fontanka. From its windows there was a view of the BDT theater.
The family lived very poorly. Mom constantly worked and earned extra money, but still there was not enough money.
The father appeared in the life of Yulia Kogan only once, in adolescence. His mother brought him and introduced him officially: “This is Mikhail. Your dad".
The girl was not inspired by the meeting, although she noticed that she looked like her father.
From him she got curly, fluffy and sticking out in different sides hair.
Considering that the girl's hair was always short, she received the nickname Pushkin. In her youth, Yulia was tall and very thin, even awkward.
Her classmates constantly mocked and laughed at her, and Yulia dreamed of becoming a famous singer in defiance of everyone.
At one time she attended 2 sections - swimming and vocals. However, due to work, the mother did not have time to take the girl to them, and it was necessary to make a choice.
Julia then stopped at swimming, as she was making some progress.
But due to the fact that the team was not very strong, it was not possible to break into professional sports.
At the age of 16, she entered the ensemble, to which she taught vocals. Opera singer Natalya Latysheva.
The girl had no money, and the teacher worked with her for free.
According to Yulia Kogan, it was an invaluable experience.
After graduating high school, Yulia had to enter a vocational school as a cook, since she did not go to the conservatory due to her age.
Subsequently, the girl made two attempts to become a student at the conservatory, but both were unsuccessful.
While preparing and acting, she managed not only to receive a diploma as a pastry chef, but even to work in a pastry shop.
After another failure at the entrance exams at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, Yulia submits documents to a theater university at the faculty of opera vocals.
Then she was so eager to sing that she did not understand why she needed acting knowledge.
But she soon got involved, and in 2003 the girl became a professional theater actress.
Subsequently, according to the singer, the knowledge and experience of reincarnation helped her when performing on stage.
First steps in musical career
The first "working" place of Yulia was the musical state theater"Through the Looking Glass". She came there as a soloist in 2000, when she was still a student.
serve on theater stage she liked it, but she did not want to associate her life with acting.
Yulia Kogan begins to earn extra money as a fashion model, which gives her the opportunity to get into various pop projects.
She sings compositions of absolutely different genres: from jazz to opera arias.
In 2006, the girl took part in the international creative competition World Stars, held in Jurmala.
There, the jury noted her performance with the presentation of the main prize.
A few months later, an acquaintance with the then little-known Sergei Shnurov took place.
Collaboration with musical groups
In 2007, Yulia Kogan officially became the backing vocalist of the Leningrad group. True, at first there were no songs for her.
And work out wages she had to dance and activity on stage. Here she was completely transformed.
Became naughty and curse words songs from her lips acquired notes of sophistication and charm.
With Sergei Shnurov
She worked in the team until 2009, before its first collapse.
In the following years, she collaborated with the St. Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review. Here Julia Kogan received freedom of expression.
She was able to make the most of her vocal abilities. With the new team, she gave several concerts in Moscow and her native St. Petersburg.
In 2011, S. Shnurov decides to record 1 more album, and gathers the whole team together again, including Yulia.
A year later, the girl becomes pregnant and goes on maternity leave. Indeed, due to the hard tour schedule she had to return to "system" after 3 months.
In the spring of 2013, a new video clip of the Gulf of Finland group is released, where Yulia is still participating as the main vocalist.
In the autumn of the same, Yulia Kogan was forced to leave the famous "Leningrad".
Relations with Sergei Shnurov were slightly tense in Lately, and "added fuel to the fire" new job Julia.
In her free time, she began to broadcast on the Yu channel, S. Shnurov decided that this would interfere with Yulia to fully engage in music, and would go to the detriment of the group.
On this basis, there was a major quarrel, and the girl decides to go into free musical swimming.
Solo career and other activities
In 2015, her debut album "Fire Baba" was released, which consists of 18 tracks. Julia began to have her fans.
She began to give tours at a pace that is comfortable for her, and does not greatly interfere with family work.
In addition, her former colleague from the Leningrad group, Denis Kuptsov, helped her to assemble her own team of musicians.
Her solo repertoire differs from what she sang in collaboration with other groups.
There are no obscene expressions and household jargon at all. In addition, Julia finds time for her hobby.
She plays in the theater of entreprise them. A. Mironova. You can see her so far in one performance - “Tram. Wish".
This musical performance, and in it she also performs a couple of songs.
However, the girl devotes most of her time to concert activities.
In the 11th season of the Battle of Psychics, Yulia Kogan can be seen as an invited guest.
Personal life
The singer is married to photographer Anton But, who is now her director. Their relationship developed somewhat strangely.
Anton - a tall blond with charm - Yulia immediately noticed as a good candidate for a father for her children.
Their first meeting took place in a photo studio. He photographed it for a magazine.
However, he did not take active courtship, although it was noticeable that he also liked the "fiery" girl.
As it turned out later, Anton fell in love immediately, but was at the stage of a divorce from his first wife and therefore hesitated.
And by that time, Julia had decided to break off an incomprehensible relationship with him and found herself another admirer, which had a sobering effect on Anton.
With Anton But
Soon he was already introducing the girl to his parents and daughter from his first marriage.
The wedding was modest. Only relatives and close friends were present.
Julia made the dress at her dressmaker, who also deals with her stage costumes. The photographer was not invited.
In life, Julia does not like hype, and prefers modesty and convenience. The couple went to Italy for their honeymoon.
In January 2013, the young family had a daughter, Elizabeth. After giving birth, she quickly returned to physical fitness through swimming, hoop classes and a quick exit to work.
Singing beautifully is a talent not given to everyone. Singing beautifully, while using profanity, is a gift only for the elite. The red-haired beast has both. Years of study academic vocals helped reveal the uniqueness of her voice, and long-term cooperation with the notorious Sergei Shnurov taught " swear like a cultured woman».
Before trying on the image of the scandalous soloist of the group "Leningrad" has come a long way in personal and professional development. Who would have thought that red ugly duck grow into a long-legged sultry beauty? Yulia was brought up in an intelligent Soviet family. She has been swimming since childhood and has achieved great success: she is a master of sports! But peers did not favor the red-haired clumsy girl. Offensive nicknames, mockery from time to time - this happened with many underestimated talents.
At the age of 16, Julia took up academic vocals. This was the start of her creative way. The girl with sports perseverance and perseverance developed her talent. This unspeakably helped her when she entered SPbGATI. Having successfully graduated from high school in 2003, she received a diploma as an actor in musical theater. While still studying at theater institute, Kogan worked in "Through the Looking Glass". This is a well-known in St. Petersburg children's Musical Theatre. At the same time, Julia repeatedly tried her hand at. Worked as a fashion model in the agency of Sergei Lukovsky (pictured right).
The real impetus in the girl's musical career was the International Competition for Performing Arts, held in Jurmala in 2006. The jury was impressed unique voice singer and presented her with the Grand Prix.
As you know, opposites attract. So in 2007, the opera-jazz good girl Yulia Kogan and the bad boy of Russian show business Sergey Shnurov began to cooperate for the good of a common cause - the group "Leningrad" . The singer's voice can also be heard on recordings of an earlier period.
Ode to an office worker "Manager" is one of the first works of Yulia as a backing vocalist of the band. Naturally, participation in "Leningrad" radically changed the image of the girl. New look the red-haired fury immediately fell in love with all the fans "Leningrad". Only now, at the break of 2008–2009, the main ideological inspirer of the group, Shnur, fell into a creative crisis and rashly stopped her touring activities. But to the delight of the fans in 2010 a new video was released "Leningrad" under the alluring name "Sweet dreams". After - a series of albums "Henna", "Fish", " Eternal flame» - and in all Yulia Kogan is already a soloist.
The public reacted ambiguously to such changes. Some met with a storm of applause, others were indignant. Okay, when a bearded brutal man swears from the stage - he is allowed. But how can a girl afford such a thing? Julia always waved her hand at such criticism. And she did the right thing, because such songs in her performance sound very elegant. There was no criticism for long, because since Yulia lit the hall - for recent years 20 was not lit by any female rock performer. After several concerts, many stood and waited for this "Red Beast" to perform.
About my work in "Leningrad" Yulia Kogan always responded warmly, although she emphasized that Sergei Shnurov was a despotic boss. Maybe for this very reason in 2013 Julia left the Leningrad group. Although she herself declares that the reason is Shnurov's creative jealousy. The girl also participated in other projects, but after an offer from the Yu channel, Sergey put Yulia in front of the fact that she was no longer the soloist of Leningrad.
Kogan did not regret her leaving the team in any way, because she had collaborated with "St. Petersburg Ska-Jazz Review». In addition, she accepted the offer from the Yu TV channel and became one of the talk show hosts about difficult female destiny "I'm right".
In 2014 Yulia Kogan started solo career. So far, she is working on a solo album. Actively shoots clips for each of his songs. In May 2014, her first solo concert took place in the St. Petersburg club "Sea", which passed on "URA". Kogan has already been able to earn recognition from the public, which expects new creative achievements from the singer.
By the way, on January 30, 2015, Yulia Kogan, together with the participants in the TV show “ The fight of extrasensories" Natalya Banteeva and Tatyana Larina performed the song "The Witch and the Donkey" by the legendary punk rock band "Korol i Shut"
In our opinion, it turned out quite incendiary. =) See for yourself!
