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The second season of the “Welcome” program has started at the “Ukraine” TV channel, the host of which is my sister famous composer Igor Krutoy - Alla. About childhood, meetings with celebrities, today’s main man in your life, culinary preferences This brilliant woman told the “Donbass” correspondent about her impressions of Donbass.

“Melodies come to my brother even in his dreams”

- Alla, what are your most vivid childhood memories?

I was born in Gaivoron, in the Kirovograd region. I often remember a small, but very cozy and beautiful town. School years, friends of youth and the unforgettable smell of childhood - flowering fruit trees, lilacs, peonies, jam - from some special variety of cherries that grew in our garden, White Filling apples, swimming in the Southern Bug and the endless wait for happiness that, as it seemed, it was very close. Even now, when I talk about this, I smile! And this, probably, was happiness - the most carefree time in my life...

- What was your brother, who later became a famous composer, like at that time?

I adored Igor since childhood, followed him like a tail. Probably, this did not always make him happy, but, most likely, it was then that the closeness between us, responsibility for each other, love and respect was laid. Our dad died in 1980, and since then Igor has taken over the function of head of the family. He always supported me, was there for me in the most difficult moments... I’m very proud of him, I rejoice at every victory, I’m sad and worried when something doesn’t go well... As children, we played five games of chess, checkers and cards. Whoever lost as a result washed the dishes. By the way, about dishes: my mother told me that even at the age of two, Igor’s favorite toys were pot lids: he banged on them and hummed something. My brother started composing in music school and in his second year he won a city competition with the song “We are people of labor!” Mom keeps the score of this song with the inscription: “To my dear mom from the failed composer Igor Krutoy.”

Wonderful childhood years: mother Svetlana Semyonovna, Alla and Igor.

- You are a musician by profession. Did you write the music yourself?

I tried to repeat everything after Igor. He entered the Kirovograd Music College, and so did I five years later. He studied at the Faculty of Theory - and so did I! His teacher was Kim Shutenko. And mine too. Kim Alexandrovich taught solfeggio, music theory and composition. Probably, then the foundations of Igor’s success as a composer were laid, but only in combination with talent and hard work did success come. I also composed, but listening to Igor’s music, I very quickly realized that each person should mind his own business... My brother composes all the time: while driving a car, in a restaurant, at home, on the beach. He can apologize, interrupt the conversation and, on a piece of paper, draw five lines, quickly write down a melody, which then turns into an amazing song or composition. He even dreams of melodies at night. I have watched many times how he withdraws into his own world - the world of music. And every time I am amazed: it would seem that there are only seven notes, but so many beautiful melodies were written by composers! And one of them is my brother!

Met living legends

- Why did you leave the country and become Alla Baratta? And how did it happen that now you are Cool again?

In 1992, I married an American of Italian descent, took his last name and moved to the United States. Three years ago we broke up, and I returned my old last name - Krutaya. Looking back, I understand that now, most likely, I would not have decided to leave for another country or marry a foreigner. But then it seemed to me that I made the right decision.

- How long ago did you come to television and with whom? famous people did you have a chance to communicate as a presenter?

I started working on TV in 1997, first in Philadelphia, where I lived, and then I was invited to the Russian-language channel RTVI, which the whole world watches via satellite. In the “Vis-a-Vis” program, which aired every Sunday for 13 years in a row, I met with interesting people who have achieved success in art, painting, sports, science, politics, medicine. I was lucky enough to talk with the great cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, the brilliant sculptor Ernst Neizvestny, the amazing poet Evgeny Yevtushenko, the most talented figure skater, champion Olympic Games Alexey Yagudin, with an escapee from Soviet Union KGB General Oleg Kalugin, the famous New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who showed himself to be a real hero in the difficult days for the United States associated with the tragedy of September 11, 2001. I spoke very warmly with the incredible and beloved Alla Pugacheva, others the most talented people. Unfortunately, much remains outside the scope of the programs. But someday I will definitely write memoirs about what was not included in them...

The main and beloved man

Which stars will TV viewers meet in the new season of the TRK Ukraine show “Welcome”, which airs on Saturdays?

Igor Vernik, Taisiya Povaliy and Igor Likhuta have already become guests. They say that Taya and I are alike. They even once tried to take my autograph, confusing me with hers. And we, meeting in everyday life, we call each other sisters. She is a wonderful singer, a beautiful woman, a devoted wife, mother, and I am pleased that I have such a sister... The program came out very frank. We even talked about male striptease! Later there will be meetings with Nonna Grishaeva, Lolita Milyavskaya, Nikita Dzhigurda, Kristina Orbakaite. I know all these people very well - and I love them. And I will try to make the viewer discover them from an unexpected side.

The program has a section “ New recipe", in which you and restaurant chefs discover the secrets of cooking small culinary masterpieces. Do you cook without cameras?

Certainly! Firstly, I come from Ukraine, and we already know a lot about delicious food and we know how to cook it! I always loved and knew how to cook, and after being married to an Italian, I improved many of my usual dishes. I know how to cook gourmet dishes - from cuisines of different countries, but, to be honest, I still love delicious borscht, cabbage rolls, jacket potatoes, herring, lard, sauerkraut, tomatoes cucumbers.

- There is a rumor on the Internet that you are already a grandmother. But looking at you, it's hard to believe...

On January 16 last year, my daughter Natalya got married. And on November 8, she gave birth to a boy, who was named after my dad - Yashenka. So I'm really already a grandma and I really like it honorary title! I have heard many times that grandchildren are loved more than children. I don’t know yet if this is so, but I am absolutely sure that now this is the main and beloved man in my life! I enjoy every second spent with him!

World Donetsk

- You live between Miami, Moscow and Kiev. Do you often visit the city of your childhood?

Igor Krutoy is very friendly with the president of FC Shakhtar Rinat Akhmetov and often visits our area. Have you ever been to the Donetsk region?

I was in Donetsk only once, at the opening of the Donbass Arena. I am still impressed by the scale of the stadium and the incredible show during the opening. At some point I caught myself thinking that I don’t even understand what country I’m in! My brother has a lot of friends, but only a few real friends. And Igor’s closest friend is Rinat Akhmetov. This friendship has been around for many years, and, as it seems to me, the most important thing in this relationship is the always readiness to help, the ability and desire to listen to each other’s advice...

- What can you wish for the readers of Donbass?

Health, peace, prosperity and love! I hope that my programs will bring good mood to your homes.

Gave lessons to... Lara Fabian

- Several years ago I was lucky enough to meet one of the most talented singers world - Laroy Fabian, - says Alla Krutaya. - She is half Italian and French, which did not stop us from quickly becoming friends and finding mutual language. We correspond, call each other, and meet often. We are discussing some purely women's problems: new recipes, renovation of her house or my apartment. At such moments I forget how brilliant she is! And then, being present during recordings in the studio or at her concerts, I freeze with the feeling that I know her, that I have seen new poems (she is an amazing poet) and songs being born. I never cease to admire how easily she switches from English to French, from Italian to Spanish. Lara already understands a lot in Russian. And I helped her learn and understand the words of the song “Love Like a Dream.” Lara copies me very funny. And she assures me that I am a very strict teacher! It seems to me that the combination of Igor Krutoy’s music with the poetry and voice of Lara Fabian is simply an incredible tandem! How proud I was of my brother, sitting in concert hall"Ukraine" in Kyiv, at the premiere of "Mademoiselle Zhivago"! And how glad I am that I was present at the birth of this album!

Olga Dmitrievna Krutaya prefers to be in the shadow of her husband, while not forgetting about herself.

About Olga Krutoy's family

However, Olga adds, she has always been a rebel at heart, a free person who demands flight. But she was forced into a framework. The family even declared a curfew. When all the friends were out until nine, Olga was home at seven like a bayonet. The girl barely won the right to wear jeans in the 70s. Her dad thought it was vulgar; in his opinion, girls should wear dresses.

The girl went against her dad after college. She chose a path that was directed in the opposite direction than her father had planned.

In 1991, Olga, after college and a little practice, went to visit a friend in America. And then I decided to stay there. After this decision, the parents were shocked. The girl simply called home and said that she would not return. By this time, Olga already had a daughter, Vika (also against the wishes of her parents, the girl got married at the age of 19). After six months of living in America, she took her daughter to live with her.

Igor Krutoy and Olga

And Igor Yakovlevich was just going through a divorce from his first wife. The soil for the development of a novel is not the most suitable. But a month after they met, he returned to America, found Olga’s phone number, called and offered to meet.

A romance broke out between Olga and Igor, which ended in a wedding two years later. The celebration was celebrated on a grand scale: they rented a restaurant for 160 people, which could not accommodate all the guests. Therefore, a day later another banquet was held. All the celebrities from the memorable “Song of the Year” walked at the wedding: Laima Vaikule, Vladimir Vinokur, Valery Leontyev, Lev Leshchenko, Irina Allegrova and others.

“Olga and Igor are those people who found each other,” says Igor Nikolaev about the Krutykhs. – They have a wonderful daughter, whom they gave to each other. What could be better?

Igor Krutoy and his wife Olga: a large family

“It so happened that a kind of viewing of the future wife took place in Miami with Alla and I’s direct participation,” said Philip Kirkorov. – Everything was romantic: everyone was young, Alla and I celebrated the anniversary of our relationship, wrote beautiful songs, and the waves were rustling outside the windows... Igor and Olga simply had no chance not to fall in love. And the fact that they are still together is their great joint achievement.”

“We have been together for many years. Time passed so quickly that we didn’t even notice. This is probably a good indicator,” says Olga.

Igor Krutoy has a very busy work schedule. But, despite this, Olga does not complain to her husband that he devotes little time to his family.

Meanwhile, the couple lives on different continents. Olga is in Monaco or the United States almost all the time, and Igor is constantly in Moscow. This is probably the secret to a successful relationship. Spouses simply do not have time to get tired of each other. However, the Cool ones don't break up for long. Either Igor comes to Olga, or vice versa. The longest period of separation is three weeks. At the same time, the spouses constantly call back.

The story of how Igor Krutoy and Olga met

Olga doesn’t remember her thoughts, because at the time of the first meeting Igor was not alone. Besides, she didn't even know who he was. Olga left to live in the United States before the composer became recognizable.

“We met in the same company, there wasn’t even a spark between us. Then we started talking, I began to like Igor more and more. In the end, I realized that he is very charming and warm person"- says Olga.

Since the couple lived in different countries, then there could be no long-term romance. Already at the third meeting, Igor proposed to Olga. The cool one who makes decisions very quickly. Olga, on the contrary, is cautious and indecisive. But the feelings were already strong even then and the woman could not refuse.

By the way, after meeting Olga, Igor Krutoy wrote and dedicated the song “I love you to tears” to her, performed by Alexander Serov.

Olga Krutaya remembers very well the day when Igor called her from Moscow to New York and played music without words. The composition was very strong, she admits, touching and beautiful. And it was at that moment that the woman realized that her husband was a composer with capital letters. Igor Nikolaev wrote the lyrics for the song, and they perfectly complemented the music. Olga was simply delighted with such a unique gift; she was overwhelmed with feelings even at the moment when the composition became popular.

Perfume business of Olga Krutoy

First, the Opus pour Homme fragrance for men was born, and then the women's version of Opus pour Femme. We presented the scents in Riga. They were united under a single brand OKKIi, whose name is the initials of the star spouses.

Education of Olga Krutoy

Children of Olga Krutoy

Common daughter Sasha was born to Olga and Igor in 2003. And she has already been on stage. In 2009, at the New Wave, the girl first appeared in public as a singer. The parents did this in order to understand whether Sasha needed the life of an artist. By the way, now Krutaya Jr. is already mastering the basics of music. She learns, however, not from her father, but from a teacher.

Summer 2014 eldest daughter Olga Krutoy Vika got married. Igor Krutoy led the bride to the altar as biological father. Many stars of domestic show business were invited to the ceremony. It turned out to be a big and luxurious holiday.

Life music stars, film stars, directors and composers always arouses interest among wide sections of the public, even those who are far from the world of art. biography, whose personal life and work were widely covered in the media is no exception, however, some facts from his biography are questionable and are semi-fiction of biographers.

The future composer was born in 1954 in the small town of Gayvoron, in the Kirovograd region. His father Yakov worked as a freight forwarder at a local radio factory, his mother Svetlana alternated her work as a laboratory assistant at a sanitary and epidemiological station with her duties as a non-working housewife. Growing up in the family youngest daughter Alla (born 1959), who today is a Ukrainian-American TV presenter.

Biography: The beginning of the creative journey of Igor Krutoy

While still at school, Igor showed his talent as a self-taught musician. Without any training, he mastered playing the button accordion and, starting with the accompaniment of the school choir, in high school he created a school variety ensemble, which was received with a bang during dance evenings. Therefore, upon graduation from school, the graduate has problems with further training did not have. I. Krutoy successfully passes the exams at the Kirovograd Music College, after excellent completion of which, in 1974 he began teaching singing lessons in one of the rural schools.

Having failed to enter the conservatory in Kyiv, the young man successfully passes the exams at the pedagogical institute (city of Nikolaev) for the conducting and choral department.

Since 1979, I. Ya. Krutoy began working in the Panorama concert orchestra, where he maintained friendly relations with V.G. Miguley and P. Bulbul-ogly. A year later the artist changes place permanent job starting cooperation with the vocal and instrumental group “Blue Guitars” and creative team V. Tolkunova. Soon the talented young man becomes the artistic director of the team.

In 1986, Igor entered the composition department of the Saratov Conservatory. The first one appears through the code musical hit composer - the song “Madonna”, written for Igor’s acquaintance in the city of Nikolaev A. Serov. After this, for some time I. Ya. Krutoy was the “personal” composer of this performer, writing for him the hits “How to Be”, “Wedding Music” and “Do You Love Me”, which at that time could be heard daily on all radio channels . His works are beginning to be performed by L. Vaikule, A. Buinov and V. Leontyev.

Producer activity of Igor Krutoy

In 1989 he became famous composer initially becomes the director of the ARS Youth Center and then combines a leadership position with the responsibilities of an artistic director. Ten years later, the composer turns a semi-handicraft cooperative into the largest in Russian Federation concert and production syndicate organizing solo concerts the most famous pop stars at the largest concert venues countries. Exactly concert agency"ARS" organizes Russian tours of M. Jackson and H. Koreros. At the same time, the agency produces the most popular music television programs “Song of the Year”, “Morning Mail” and others.

Since 1994, I. Ya. Krutoy begins organizing his own creative evenings, with the participation of “promoted” and rising Russian pop stars.

Composer and producer Igor Krutoy has gained fame in Russian show business circles as a stubborn, tough and stern man. They say that only in front of one person does Igor lose all his hardness and become white and fluffy. This is his wife, Olga Krutaya. She, in turn, is surprised: “Yes, but it seems to me that he listens to anyone, just not me.”

A wayward girl from a good family

Olga Krutaya was born on November 11, 1963 in Leningrad, in the family of a party functionary and a housewife. She received a very strict upbringing; she was home at seven o’clock, while others her age stayed out until nine. She won the right to wear jeans only at the age of seventeen. After school, Olga entered the Leningrad Financial and Economic Institute, graduating with success.

At the age of 19, completely unexpectedly for her parents, she got married and gave birth to a daughter, Victoria.. The marriage, for reasons that Olga refuses to divulge, was unsuccessful, and Olga was left alone with a little girl in her arms.

Meanwhile, great changes were taking place in the country, the Iron Curtain fell, and borders opened. The girl, who had lived in a privileged position since childhood, expressed a desire to go abroad to visit a friend. It was 1991.

She did not return from the trip. She simply called her parents and said that she was staying in the USA. Six months later, she took her daughter with her. In America, Olga worked a little as a model, without much enthusiasm.

By her own admission, the decision to stay in the United States was dictated by the desire to create Better conditions for his child, because in his homeland at that time it was turbulent.

She married a wealthy American of Russian origin, but does not like to remember this marriage. This can be unpleasant for the husband, she explains. In general, Olga categorically does not advertise her entire personal life. It was as if she had no personal life. As if Igor was her first man.

Fateful meeting

Igor himself is cool and considers his wife the same way main woman in life. In his first marriage, in which the master had a son, the producer was not happy. My wife couldn't stand it financial difficulties, which inevitably lie in wait for most people creative profession at the beginning of the journey. As a result, she found someone else and the family broke up.

After that, Igor was single for 15 years. He saw Olga by chance in 1994 in Atlantic City, where he arrived with a large company Russian artists: Alla Pugacheva, Valery Leontyev, Laima Vaikule, Irina Allegrova, Lev Leshchenko... Igor Krutoy recalls: “My head turned 180 degrees, and stayed that way.”

He was amazed by the beauty of Olga, who was married at that time. The acquaintance did not continue, as it was fleeting, and Olga did not know at all what kind of person he was. By the way, recognition and real glory came to Krutoy just in the first years of his marriage to Olga.

On his next visit to America, Krutoy found a beauty who captured his imagination. And on the third date he proposed. When you live on different continents, there is no time for long romantic games. Olga immediately agreed, as her feelings were very strong.

Informal Honeymoon(at that time Olga was still officially married) spent in Miami.

The song “I love you to tears” was written by Krutoy during a period of intense love, and was originally called “Olenka”. For the first time, Olga appeared to the general public in the video “Palma de Mallorca”, and many viewers remembered the exquisite beauty, not yet knowing that she was the wife of the author of the song.

Love across the ocean

After the wedding, little changed - Olga remained to live in the USA, and Krutoy worked in Moscow, where his work suddenly became incredibly in demand. Krutoy provided for his beloved wife and stepdaughter, and a little later, my own daughter Alexandra has a very comfortable life.

His beloved girls live either in Miami, or in Spain, or in Monaco, and do not need anything. In Miami, for example, in the Fisher Island area, the Cool have a magnificent apartment. The island itself is famous for its unique security: “Try to lose your wallet - they will bring it to you in half an hour,” says Olga.

There are dozens of tennis courts, golf courses, pink flamingos and other attributes around luxurious life. In this area you can meet stars of the first magnitude without any security; Olga even once ran into Bill Clinton on the street.

Olga’s eldest daughter, Vika, has been involved in music since childhood and tried herself as a singer. Now she is married and has already given birth to a daughter, a granddaughter for her beloved mother.

Alexandra also shows interest in music. Olga herself has been involved in the perfume business since 2011. Her goal is to create the first Russian perfume brand, but entirely produced in France. Everything – the bottle, technology, raw materials, production – must be “Made in Franse”.