Composition of Viagra with Brezhnev. The new formula of "VIA Gra": the group's soloists about themselves and their career path

Ukrainian female pop group "VIA Gra", created in 2000 in Kyiv, is considered one of the most successful Russian-language groups of the 2000s. "VIA Gra" recorded 5 studio albums and released more than 30 radio singles and video clips. The name of the group is an allusion to the drug Viagra and stands for VIA - vocal and instrumental ensemble; Ukrainian gra - game. Distinctive feature group is a frequent change of participants, which once again proves that "Via Gra"- commercial project. Music producer groups - composer Konstantin Meladze.
For 2013 on TV channels 1+1 (Ukraine) And NTV (Russia) Konstantin Meladze's reality show is planned to start “I want to go to VIA Gro”, consisting of eight episodes and telling viewers how girls from all over the CIS are trying to become soloists popular group. Meladze plans to give the new group, which will include the winners of the reality project, a different name. At first it was reported that the project would start in the spring, but later the start of the show was postponed indefinitely.

13. Alena Vinnitskaya(born December 27, 1974, Kyiv) - Ukrainian author and performer of pop-rock songs, one of the first members of the female pop group “VIA Gra”. Lives and works in Ukraine, writes and performs songs in Russian.

12.Nadezhda Granovskaya(born April 10, 1982, Zbruchivka village, Volochyssky district, Khmelnitsky region) - Ukrainian singer, actress, TV presenter, poetess. Former soloist of the Ukrainian female pop group “VIA Gra” (2000-2006); (2009-2011).

11. Tatyana Naynik(born April 6, 1978, St. Petersburg) - lead singer and producer of the group “Maybe”. Former member of the Ukrainian female pop group “VIA Gra” (April 2002 - November 2002).

10. Anna Sedokova(born December 16, 1982, Kyiv) - Ukrainian pop singer, TV presenter, actress. Former soloist of the “golden lineup” of the Ukrainian female pop group “VIA Gra”.

9. Vera Brezhneva(born February 3, 1982, Dneprodzerzhinsk, Dnepropetrovsk region) - Ukrainian singer, actress, TV presenter, former member pop group VIA Gra (2003-2007).

8. Svetlana Loboda(born October 18, 1982 Kyiv, Ukraine) - Ukrainian singer, presenter, actress, designer of her own brand “F*ck" n" macho", photographer. She represented Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. She performs under the stage name LOBODA. In May 2004, she replaced the departed Anna Sedokova in the VIA Gra group and four months later she left the group for a solo career. Honored Artist of Ukraine (2013).

7. Albina Dzhanabaeva(born April 9, 1979, Gorodishche, Volgograd region) - Russian singer, actress, TV presenter. Former soloist of the Russian-Ukrainian female pop group “VIA Gra” (2004-2012).

6.Christina Kotz-Gottlieb(born May 2, 1983, Donetsk, Ukraine) - Ukrainian fashion model, singer. Former member of the Ukrainian female pop group VIA Gra (2006). Winner of the competition "Miss Ukraine Universe 2009".

5. Olga Romanovskaya(born January 22, 1986, Nikolaev) - Ukrainian designer, singer. Former member of the female pop group “VIA Gra” (2006-2007). In the group she was known by her maiden name Koryagina.

4. Meseda Bagaudinova(born October 30, 1983) - Russian singer of Avar and Ukrainian-Belarusian origin, former member of the Ukrainian girl group “VIA Gra” (2007-2009).

2.Eva Bushmina(born April 2, 1989, Sverdlovsk, Lugansk region) - Ukrainian singer, former soloist group "VIA Gra" (March 22, 2010 - January 2, 2013).

1. Santa Dimopoulos(born May 21, 1987, Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR) - Ukrainian singer, former soloist of the Ukrainian female pop group "VIA Gra" (December 2011 - October 2012), graduate of the third season of the Ukrainian project "Star Factory", former soloist of the Ukrainian group "Seventh Heaven". World Fitness Champion (2011).

“VIA GRA” – VARIABLE LIKE THE HEART OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMEN

Over more than a decade of existence, the group changed its composition, but did not change its idea. And it was to create something fundamentally new.

One can of course argue whether there was such a thing new idea assemble a female group of girls with a fantastically sexy appearance. Anyway, first appearance « VIA Gra» did not go unnoticed, popularity grew every day, and now no one doubts the success of the idea. A group with such a plan was simply doomed to success: the male half of the audience cannot help but admire the plasticity of perfect female bodies, but the female half has someone to look up to.

Attempt number two or number five?

Dmitry Kostyuk, the producer of the group, wanted to put together a women's group, the participants of which should have a stunning sexy appearance to demonstrate shocking performances and, as KVN members like to joke, if these conditions are met, no one will pay attention to their vocal abilities. After the first casting, three girls were selected. We recorded the first song and even started filming a video. But the team did not work well and the team was disbanded. But the idea did not leave the producers.

After some time, “attempt number two” took place. This time the choice was made of two vocalists. They became and. Alena at that time worked at the television company Biz-TV, where Dmitry Kostyuk noticed her and invited her to participate in the team. When he and the second producer of the group, Konstantin Meladze, received a photo shoot of Nadezhda, they invited her to the casting, which confirmed that the girl met all the requirements. Before "VIA Gra" By the way, Granovskaya had no vocal experience.

The group received the name, which, as it turned out, means not only an allusion to a well-known drug. Although many believe that this is not an allusion, but the meaning of the name, because the group’s performance has no less effect on the male half of humanity than a well-known medical drug.

In fact, there are several versions explaining the name of the group. One of them: VIA is an abbreviation for “vocal-instrumental ensemble”, and “gra” is translated from Ukrainian as “game”. According to another version, the name is the initial letters of the vocalists’ surnames: “VI” - from “Vinnitskaya”, and “Gra” - from “Granovskaya”. Another version: “Gra” is the first letters of the words “Voice, Joy, Artistry.” Latest version, most likely, far-fetched. External image sexy vocalists are more likely associated with pills that improve sexual potency in men. Probably everyone can decipher the name as they like.

First steps and immediate success

Nadya and Alena (2000)

So, the group was formed, the name was invented. The debut of the first video for the song “Attempt No. 5” took place on the Biz-TV channel in 2000. This date is considered the beginning creative activity team. The clip created a certain sensation, the group was not only noticed, they started talking about it as a new bright phenomenon on the domestic pop scene. A successful song with a corresponding video clip became an excellent application and even in some way “ business card» team. Thus, with the song “Attempt No. 5”, on the second attempt the group hit the top of various music charts. The song was liked not only by listeners, but was also noticed by music critics and producers. At the end of the year, the group received several music awards for this song alone: ​​“Stopudovy Hit”, “Golden Gramophone”, “Golden Firebird”, and the video was awarded the “Golden Weight” award.

The debut video became the starting point on the path to popularity. Moreover, this song is still popular; the group regularly performs it during concert performances, reminding the audience of how it all began. The successful debut was followed by months of hard work. Following “Attempt No. 5,” the composition “Meet My Mom” was released. The filming of the video, however, was not completed. The plot of the video for the song “Hug Me” is in many ways similar to the plot of the unfinished video; the directors even used some fragments of the video for the song “Meet My Mom.”

The path to the top

Tatyana, Alena, Anna (2002)

For a whole year the group worked hard on their repertoire, and by the end of 2000 seven songs had already been recorded. And in December the debut first concert took place. The band's fame grew every day. Increasingly, they are welcome guests on various television shows; they are bombarded with offers to participate in national concerts. Two more videos delight fans - “I won’t come back” and “Bomb”. Every new song, album, video, appearance in a television program or on the pages of magazines (photographs of the group are carried out by “Playboy”, “Maxim”, “7 Days”) - contributes to the growing popularity of the group, which successfully tours throughout the country. The same time was marked by another event - the group was invited to take part in the filming of the musical.

The trio of Brezhnev, Granovskaya and Sedokova is often called the “golden line-up” by fans, because in this composition the group was more productive than ever. A video for the song “Don’t leave me, darling!” was released, followed by the second album, “Stop! Removed! In the summer, the video “Kill My Girlfriend” appears.

Having conquered the domestic stage, she is ready to show herself to the countries of Europe and Asia. The English-language video “Stop! Stop! Stop!”, as well as the band’s English-language album of the same name. The first release took place in Japan, where she performed in the capital with great success. And already in the fall of the same year the album “Biology” was released. Valery Meladze recorded together with "VIA Groy" compositions “Ocean and Three Rivers” and “There is No More Attraction”.

Diamond composition "VIA Gra"

Svetlana, Nadezhda, Vera (2004)

Quite unexpectedly, in May 2004, Anna Sedokova shocked not only fans, but also producers - she left the group due to her pregnancy. Producers are urgently looking for a replacement for Sedokova, this time the choice fell on Svetlana Loboda. Svetlana is a sexy and attractive girl, the owner of an unusual jazz voice with a range of 2.5 octaves. But for some reason the fans “didn’t accept” the replacement.

2004 was awarded the Muz-TV 2004 award. In the same year, the pan-European release of the album “Stop! Stop! Stop! The vocalists took part in the filming of another musical “Sorochinskaya Fair”. It should be noted that this musical gave birth to one of the group’s hits, “Oh, the clear water spoke.”

Nadezhda, Albina, Vera

The group maintained its popularity and was active on stage and in the studio. But dissatisfaction with Svetlana grew, conflicts arose between the vocalists, and as a result, the decision was made to part with Loboda. Instead, they hired Albina Dzhanabaeva, who was already working for a long time with Valery Meladze as a backing vocalist. Fans nicknamed this lineup “diamond” after the release of the video for the song “Diamonds.” Everyone loved the composition due to its lightness and jazz motif. The Diamond lineup recorded a collaboration with the popular Ukrainian rap team “TNMK”, “There is nothing worse than being like everyone else.”

In 2006, two vocalists at once, Vera Brezhneva and Nadezhda Granovskaya, announced their desire to leave the group. Brezhneva wanted to start a solo career, and Granovskaya decided to try something new. This statement caused confusion among the group's fans and took producers Konstantin Meladze and Dmitry Kostyuk by surprise.

Creative crisis or another line-up change

The departure of two soloists at once did not bode well. The producers had two options: close the project or try to find a replacement. Moreover, both options had their weaknesses. What it means to close a well-promoted, extremely popular project is not worth explaining. But finding vocalists for the well-coordinated work of the team is also not an easy task. Fans have almost come to terms with the collapse of the team. Although rumors that the “farewell” to the group was only a successful PR move, they warmed the hope that the girls would still please with new songs and tours. But no one knew whether it would be perfect new line-up or someone from the old one will remain.

Christina Kots-Gottlieb joined the group instead of Granovskaya. With the new lineup, the group released a new lyrical song“Deceive, but stay,” in which many listeners saw a parallel with the ongoing events in the team. But the new format did not last long, the relationship between the soloists did not work out right away, and instead of Christina, the producers invited Olga Koryagina.

It seemed that the appearance of a new soloist would allow us to continue working calmly, and all the problems would be behind us. It looks as if the group had no plans to stop.

continued to delight her fans with new releases and give concerts. In May 2006, a large solo concert took place in St. Petersburg, dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the group.

Meseda and Albina (2007) Despite the confusion in the lineup, she recorded new songs: “L. M. L.”, which became a hit in the summer of 2006, “Bomb”, released in September, “Flower and Knife”, released in November. Moreover, the songs were recorded in two languages ​​- Russian and English, which predetermined the release of the second English-language album, the name of which coincided with the title of the song “L. M.L." This song by that time was already a real hit and sounded in all music programs , taking first place in musical tops and chats. However, the second English-language album was not successful. According to already established tradition, the group starred in New Year's musical

“Channel One”, with the Russian version of the song “It’s raining man”.

Duet, trio, duet again

Meseda, Tatyana, Albina (2008) "VIA Gra" But here, for a reason already familiar to the group - pregnancy, Olga Koryagina leaves the team. The producers allow her to leave the team without fulfilling obligations, but also without the opportunity to return. And after Koryagina, Vera Brezhneva still leaves the group. The next casting brought Meseda Bagaudinova into the group. The duo recorded the songs “Kisses” and “I’m Not Afraid.” The video for the latter was filmed at a time when the producers decided to return the trio format to the team. In the new video for the song “I'm not afraid” fans

we saw the new soloist of the project - Tatyana Kotova.

The next year for the group was more productive than 2007. New songs and new successes appeared. Already in the summer, at the Muz-TV Awards, they were named “Best Pop Group of the Year,” and their video for the song “Kisses” won in the “Best Video” category. In the fall, the team shot the video “American Wife” for the soundtrack to the film “Hipsters,” released a third collection of songs, “Emancipation,” participated in a creative evening with Konstantin Meladze, and, of course, in New Year’s concerts.

"Old Love Never Rusts"

Fans of the group are already accustomed to the fact that every year there are changes in the composition of the group. 2009 was no exception, but the change in composition surprised everyone - Nadezhda Granovskaya returned to the group. In this regard, Meseda Bagaudinova had to leave; there was no place for two brunettes on the same team. The girls immediately went on tour around Europe and North America with the program “My emancipation”, and Meseda Bagaudinova was still on many posters.

A presentation of a new song called “Antigeisha” took place on Russian Radio. At the end of the video filmed for this composition, the group's lead singers played real anti-geishas: no chic outfits, no voluminous hairstyles - an unexpected image for the group.

at the Russian Movie Awards 2009 they were presented with an award for best actor and received an award for best soundtrack - "American Wife", and 2009 - the group received a Golden Gramophone statuette for the song "Antigeisha".

In mid-March 2010, Tatyana Kotova left the group “for certain reasons.” Her place was taken by Eva Bushmina (Yana Shvets). The premiere of the new trio was the song “Get Out!” But already in 2011 it was announced that Nadezhda Meikher-Granovskaya was leaving the group, and Santa Dimopoulos would take her place.

The end of VIA Gra or the beginning of modern history?

Eva, Nadezhda, Albina (2010) Since September 2012, the group again became a duet, consisting of Albina Dzhanabaeva and Eva Bushmina. And again rumors are swirling that the group is now really on the verge of collapse. Konstantin Meladze officially confirmed that Santa left the team due to “professional unsuitability.” He also stated that the group will soon record a new song and film new clip

with a new soloist. Who it will be is not yet known. "VIA Gra" Thus, over the eleven years of its existence, the composition of the group changed more than ten times. And everything looks like this is not the last, or even the penultimate composition

. But one thing can be said with confidence: the group is a phenomenon in many respects. They have achieved enormous popularity, won many awards, and are still ready to conquer new heights, able to amaze and amaze with their songs. There are still a lot of plans and ideas in our creative plans, but for now we can safely say that we continue to successfully win the hearts of viewers and even listeners.

Santa, Eva, Albina (2011)

DATA

The “Emancipation” video is the most expensive that Alan Badoev has made in his entire directorial career. Newfangled erotic video went well "VIA Gre" almost $120,000 – “women’s emancipation” is expensive!

Abroad, the group cannot use its name due to the threat of a lawsuit from the manufacturer of the same name. medicinal product, therefore appears under the name NU VIRGOS.

Eva and Albina (2012)

Almost all ex-soloists "VIA Gra" After leaving the group, they continued their career in show business. Vera Brezhneva can rightfully be considered the most successful. The song “Love will save the world” brought the singer unprecedented fame, and this moment its popularity is even higher than the popularity of the group itself. Following Vera is Svetlana Loboda, a participant. Svetlana is already mega-popular in Ukraine and is now trying to break through to the top of Olympus in Russia. Alena Vinnitskaya is not far behind Vera and Svetlana, followed by Ana Sedokova.

Updated: April 13, 2019 by: Elena

In the most popular women's group There were personnel changes again.

Konstantin Meladze announced the renewal of the team. The producer continued to collaborate with Erica Herceg, who has been working in the team for five years, but replaced Anastasia Kozhevnikova and Natalya Mogilenets with new performers - Olga Meganskaya and Ulyana Sinetskaya.

The girls in the updated lineup have already recorded the hit “I Fell in Love with a Monster.”

In 2013, we recall, literally a week after the announcement of the closure of VIA Gra, Konstantin Meladze announced the launch of a new TV project “I Want V VIA Gra”. Ex-soloists of “VIA Gra” Alena Vinnitskaya, Nadezhda Granovskaya, Anna Sedokova, Albina Dzhanabaeva, Meseda Bagaudinova and Santa Dimopoulos became mentors to those who wanted to join the group of girls. In the final, the trio was determined, which existed until this year: Anastasia Kozhevnikova, Misha Romanova and Erica Herceg.

Anastasia Kozhevnikova, Misha Romanova and Erica Herze

And even earlier, in the group, 16 beautiful girls replaced each other throughout for long years. They were all incredibly beautiful. But, unfortunately, not everyone stayed in the group for long, and now only true fans can remember them. Let's remember together.

Alena Vinnitskaya

Member of the group: 2001−2003.

The very first member of the group. It was from the duet of Alena Vinnitskaya and Nadezhda Granovskaya that the group “VIA Gra” was born. Alena (according to her passport, Olga) was already a famous singer and songwriter. Inspired by the work of Viktor Tsoi, Alena created the group “The Last Unicorn” in 1993. Then the girl switched to radio and television and short term achieved some success and became recognizable. She was invited to the casting for a new girl group by producer Dmitry Kostyuk. Later, two more girls joined Alena, but did not pass the casting. The producers even planned to close the project without having time to open it. Luckily, Nadezhda Granovskaya arrived at that time and captivated the producers with her charisma. It was decided that only two people would sing in the group - Alena and Nadya. After a successful start, Alena suddenly announced her desire to start a solo career and left the group.

She has released several studio albums and still records songs and works with many musicians. In 2014, Alena was seriously depressed, she even had to seek help from psychiatrists. Fortunately, everything is fine with the artist now: she is still in demand in the music field, married to blues musician Sergei Alekseev. By the way, the couple has been together since 1993.

Nadezhda Meikher-Granovskaya

Member of the group: 2001−2006 (break until 2011).

The luxurious “black one” is part of the so-called “golden composition” of the group and stands at the origins of its origins. Nadezhda got into the group thanks to coincidence. Valery Meladze performed on tour in hometown girls in Khmelnitsky, and the concert organizer let it slip that the singer was casting in new group. The enterprising girl made professional photo session and sent it to the Meladze brothers. It was difficult to resist her beauty, and soon Nadya received an invitation to the casting. But in order to get into the lineup, she had to part with several kilograms - this was the condition of the producers. For two years, VIAGRA performed with Alena Vinnitskaya and Nadezhda Granovskaya. And in 2002, Nadya went on maternity leave, and the producers were forced to urgently look for a temporary replacement for her.

However, the young mother did not stay on maternity leave for long - a month after the birth of her son, she again appeared on stage. In 2006, the singer left the group for the second time, and returned again in 2009. In 2011, Nadezhda finally left the group. Now Granovskaya is not only a singer, but also a successful businesswoman. She owns a fashion boutique, works on original projects, and conducts master classes. Married to businessman Mikhail Urzhumtsev, with whom she gave birth to two more children - daughters Anna and Maria.

Tatyana Naynik

Photo: still from the video “Stop! Stop! Stop!"

As part of the group: during 2002.

Tatyana briefly graced the group with her presence - she was hired only to replace Nadezhda Granovskaya, who had gone on maternity leave. But the girl seriously counted on a long-lasting career as part of the group. The former model managed to appear in only two videos – “Stop! Stop! Stop!" and “Good morning, dad.” After Granovskaya returned from maternity leave, the producers decided that two brunettes in the group was too much and destroyed the existing stereotype: a brunette, a blonde and a redhead. Tatyana was asked to leave the project.

After VIA Gra, the girl gave several controversial interviews about her departure from the girl’s team. But Tatyana did not worry for a long time: she created her own group Maybe - although not as successful as VIA Gra. In 2008, information appeared in the media that the singer was diagnosed with “depressive disorder,” which was accompanied by panic attacks. Naynik had to go through a difficult period: the death of her father, a terrible diagnosis of cancer in her mother, and an attack by hooligans. She spent a lot of money on treatment. Moreover, at this moment from former colleagues she was supported only by Anna Sedokova.

Now Tatyana is married to Alexander Terekhov (son of actress Margarita Terekhova) and is raising her daughter Vera.

Anna Sedokova

Photo: still from the video “Kill my friend”

Member of the group: 2002−2004.

Anna is still called the star of the famous girl trio. Sedokova's path to fame took a long time: she studied dancing and music since childhood, graduated from a music school, and then from an institute of culture. Combining the work of a TV presenter and model, the girl tried out for the very first casting for the group. But due to her young age (Anna was 17 years old) future star was refused. In 2002, the producers reconsidered their decision and invited Sedokova to the group. In 2004, she left the group due to pregnancy.

When Anna announced her decision to leave the team, fans rebelled. They practically declared a boycott on the newcomer Svetlana Loboda and refused to accept her as a replacement for the beloved Sedokova. But Anna decided to devote herself to her family and future solo career. By the way, about family. The star was officially married twice: to football player Valentin Belkevich, to whom she gave daughter Alina, and then to businessman Maxim Chernyavsky. Married to her second husband, Anna gave birth to a second daughter, Monica.

Anna also tries herself in cinema. She played roles in the comedy “Pregnant” with Dmitry Dyuzhev.

In April 2017, the singer gave birth to a son, Hector. She decided not to disclose the name of the child's father.

Vera Brezhneva

Photo: still from the video “Ocean and Three Rivers”

Member of the group: 2003−2007.

Another representative of the “golden cast” along with Anna Sedokova and Nadezhda Granovskaya. Vera Galushka (such maiden name singer) was not particularly beautiful as a child; she grew up as a quiet and modest girl. And who would have thought that one day she would become one of the sexiest Russian pop stars!

And Vera herself did not think about fame and music. She dreamed of a career as an economist, studied with excellent marks, and was actively involved in sports. By chance, the girl found herself at the group’s concert as a spectator and responded to the soloists’ call to perform a song with them on stage. But any girl could go on stage! But it was Vera who decided. And this decision turned out to be fateful. The producers noticed her and invited her to the casting. They were just puzzled by finding a replacement for Alena Vinnitskaya, who was leaving the group. Already in 2003, fans were presented with the same lineup that went down in the history of the group as “golden”: Vera Brezhneva, Anna Sedokova and Nadezhda Granovskaya.

The singer left the group in 2007 to pursue solo career and try your hand at cinema. Brezhnev recorded several hits, played leading roles in the comedies “Love in big city" and "Jungle".

Currently, Vera is raising two children: daughters Sonya, born in her marriage to Vitaly Voichenko, and Sarah, born in her marriage to businessman Mikhail Kiperman.

In 2015, Brezhneva secretly married Konstantin Meladze. The celebration took place in Italy.

Svetlana Loboda

As part of the group: during 2004 (four months).

Svetlana also did not stay in the group for long. The girl had a responsible role to play - to replace Anna Sedokova. But fans were hostile to the producers’ decision. Haters condemned Loboda's behavior. According to fans, if Anna could present herself seductively and sexy, then Svetlana went too far with eroticism. At the same time, Loboda did not despair and, having left the group, began a solo career. As you can see, it is quite successful. Her work develops especially successfully throughout recent years. At least the hits “Your Eyes” and “Superstar” are humming all around.

Currently, the singer is raising her daughter Evangelina, born in a civil marriage with dancer and choreographer Andrei Tsar. And in May 2018, Svetlana gave birth to her second daughter, Tilda. The name of the girl's father is kept strictly secret.

Albina Dzhanabaeva

Member of the group: 2004−2012.

Albina became the new redhead in the group. It was she who replaced Svetlana Loboda, who was originally supposed to replace Anna Sedokova. Backing vocalist Valeria Meladze joined the trio in 2004 and stayed for a long time - right up until 2012! By the way, Dzhanabaeva agreed to perform as part of VIA Gra only the second time. But after that, the singer immediately began to feel very rich life: in addition to touring and recording studio albums, she studied to become a psychologist, was the face of a fashionable women's clothing brand, and was raising her son. In 2012, she began her solo career and starred in the leading role in Kirill Serebrennikov’s film “Betrayal.”

Albina is married to Valery Meladze and has two sons, Konstantin and Luka.

Christina Kotz-Gottlieb

Photo: frame from the video “Lie, but stay”

As part of the group: from January to April 2006.

The former beauty queen and holder of the titles “Miss Donetsk” and “Miss Donbass” managed to appear in only one video, “Deceive, but stay.” The girl worked in the group for only a few months - from January to April.

Christina returned to her modeling career and continued to take part in beauty pageants - for example, she received another title in 2009, becoming Miss Ukraine Universe.

Soon Kots-Gottlieb joined the Queens group, which previously featured other ex-soloists of VIA Gra: Olga Romanovskaya, Santa Dimopoulos and Tatyana Kotova.

Olga Koryagina

Member of the group: 2006−2007.

Olga became another replacement who left again for maternity leave Nadezhda Granovskaya. The bright brunette can be seen in two videos – “Flower and Knife” and “L.M.L”. In 2007, the girl married businessman Andrei Romanovsky and decided to leave the group due to pregnancy.

In 2016, Romanovskaya made her debut on television. She replaced Lena Letuchaya and became the face of the famous Revizorro program. After working in a new capacity for just a few months, Olga nevertheless decided to return to her musical career and became one of the lead singers of the Queens group.

She is currently married and has a son, Maxim.

An update is coming again to the Via Gra group. Anastasia Kozhevnikova left the team, who ended up in the group thanks to the “I want to join Via Gro” competition 5 years ago. Fans were tormented by the question of who would sing instead of the eliminated girl.

Now they are no longer making it a secret; Ulyana Sinetskaya has become the new soloist of Via Gra. Her name is well known to music lovers because the girl was a participant in many musical projects.

Youth time

The future singer was born in Yugorsk on March 29, 1995, but after some time the family moved to Yekaterinburg. From an early age, the girl studied vocals, and at the age of 10 she became a Junior Eurovision finalist.

Ulyana’s activity can be envied; while still in school, she was awarded the title “Little Vice-Miss World” and the “Golden Cylinder” award. Several times I tried myself in the role of presenter at festivals.

Therefore, those around were surprised when the girl entered the Russian Academy education and chose her future profession, psychology. Later, the new soloist of “Via Gra” admitted that her whole life was in the song, but she decided that she would only help her in what she loved. In parallel with her studies, Ulyana began working in variety theater hometown.

Creative biography

In 2014, the performance of the song “White Snow” on the television project “Voice-3” brought Ulyana Sinetskaya good luck. The master of pop Alexander Gradsky turned to her, under whose leadership the girl continued further work in this competition, but the young singer did not make it to the finals.

After the project, the girl continued to practice vocals and even recorded several cover versions of popular songs together with Samvel Vardanyan, also a participant in the “Voice-3” show, and posted them on YouTube. By the way, during the project, Sinetskaya began an affair with a young man.

In 2017, the show “New Star Factory” was launched, and naturally, Ulyana became a participant. Interestingly, Samvel did not lag behind his beloved and was also among the contestants. Thanks to the show, Sinetskaya had the opportunity to sing with such famous artists, like Valery Meladze, Nikita Alekseev, and even with Via Groi.

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The girl's discography includes:

• "Fly" (2017);
• “Ula, Ula-la” (2017);
• "Money" (2017);
• “Breathe, pulse, rhythm” (2018).

Following the results of the reporting concert, a decision was made not in favor of the girl and she had to leave the project. But then, by chance, Philip Kirkorov intervened, Sinetskaya sang his hit “About Love” and the man was delighted with her performance. And although the jury members voted against, famous singer insisted on his decision, and Ulyana made it to the finals.

After this, the girl became the lead singer of the pop group “CASH”, which made its debut at the gala concert “ New factory stars." But soon the team broke up.

Personal life

Having met Samvel Vardanyan on the show “Voice-3”, the girl continues to meet with him to this day. The young people never hid their relationship. The guys often sing together and share their joint creativity, posting clips on Internet networks.

Although the lovers are not together now, their feelings remain the same, and they are thinking about getting married.

Konstantin Meladze had long paid attention to the talented girl, and when Anastasia Kozhevnikova got married and announced her desire to build a solo career, he invited Ulyana Sinetskaya to become the new soloist. Now the group includes Erica Herceg, Olga Meganskaya and Ulyana Sinetskaya.

For reference, Via Gra was formed in 2000; during its existence, its composition changed about 20 times. The trio of Anna Sedokova, Vera Brezhneva and Nadezhda Meikher-Granovskaya was recognized as the most brilliant.

During the existence of the group called "VIA Gra", its composition changed several times. The most successful album is considered to be the second, which was recorded by the “golden line-up” of the group 11 years ago. Today I invite you to remember all the girls who were part of VIA Gra and choose the best one from them, using key parameters for comparison.

Alena Vinnitskaya

She started writing poetry at the age of 5, and as a child she started a serious business - she made dolls with her own hands, and then sold tickets to relatives for puppet shows. Music career started in adolescence- after listening to the group “Kino”, I learned to play the guitar, sing my own songs and make rock in the full sense. Immediately before joining VIA Gra, she sewed handbags, worked as a secretary in an insurance company, and was a VJ and radio host. The first musical group created by Vinnitskaya was called equally delicious and romantic - “The Last Unicorn”. (6 points)

Role in the team

Vinnitskaya was the very first participant of VIA Gra, to which producer Dmitry Kostyuk chose two more girls at the casting - Yulia and Marina. However, with this composition, the project remained on paper, Yulia and Marina were left out, and Nadezhda Granovskaya was paired with Alena. This is where the legend actually begins. Alena was responsible for the vocal parts, Nadezhda was nice to watch - the classic division of labor in music production. The first album, “Attempt No. 5,” which seems from the perspective of 2014 to be a pure classic, is entirely the responsibility of this duo. Although it is generally accepted that Brezhneva, Sedokova and Granovskaya are the golden cast of “VIA Gra”, we would venture to argue: the pop singer was first given battle by these women and precisely on this album, there is not a single insignificant thing here, all the songs are like pearls in Cleopatra’s box - on selection! (7 points)

Who now

Sex factor

It is extremely rare that she exposes herself so that the average man has time to check out all the charms, but certain conclusions can be drawn from what he sees. She knows how to present herself beautifully, but even if you crack it, Granovskaya clearly has a better situation with her data. Advocates of bodily purity may be confused by the tattoo on Alena’s shoulder, on the other hand, for some it is an extra positive argument. (6 points)

Nadezhda Granovskaya

2000–2002, 2002–2006, 2009–2011

A hot thing from the Ukrainian village of Zbruchovka, who in her youth sent her nude photographs to Konstantin Meladze and, naturally, passed the casting. We are all people, and who wouldn’t take it? Having moved to Kyiv, at first I only communicated with producers and Alena Vinnitskaya. Meladze Sr. would later call her Mowgli in female guise, since she could not really express herself in either Russian or Ukrainian at that time; she spoke Surzhik. (3 points)

Role in the team

Producer Kostyuk called Nadezhda Meikher “the main Viagra”, paying tribute to her seductive habit, Konstantin Meladze gave new surname Granovskaya for a successful combination with the name of the project - and it was she who was destined to eventually become the de facto face of the group, its mascot and long-liver. She is a three-time soloist of VIA Gra, although after each departure she said that this was for good. In total, Granovskaya, who spent about eight years on the Kyiv pop plantation, eventually outlived Vinnitskaya, Sedokova and other girls up to Bushmina. The situation for such a cynical conveyor of girls' souls as VIA Gra is truly unique: as they say, from Ilyich to Ilyich without a heart attack or paralysis. (10 points)

Who now

Sex factor

One fact that immediately puts everything in its place: she has been wearing a bra since she was nine years old. (8 points)

Tatyana Naynik

A native of St. Petersburg, a model and a graduate of a dog training school, who at one time dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. As a child, she did rhythmic gymnastics and ballet, was thin and considered herself an ugly duckling. IN model business got there with the help of her grandmother, who noticed an advertisement for a beauty contest and sent her granddaughter there into show business - again thanks to photographs sent to Konstantin Meladze. Naynik claims that she was invited to the team twice: the first time she did not go, considering the name vulgar and the songs incomprehensible. (4 points)

Role in the team

Against the general background, Naynik seems to be an artist of the second row - this is a figure completely lost among her companions. She only had the chance to stay in the zone of special male attention for six months: they hired Tatyana to replace Granovskaya, who had gone on maternity leave, and when she wanted to return, the replacement was asked to reel in her fishing rods. As part of the group, busty Daphne appeared in the videos for “Stop! Stop! Stop!" and “Good Morning, Dad!”, and in addition, she took part in the deluxe edition of the album “Attempt No. 5”. You can’t accomplish much in six months, of course, but in any case this cannot be called a full-fledged contribution to the development of VIA Gra.

Who now

Sex factor

Tatyana has no shortage of passion, but in six months Russian men hardly had time to taste and feel her curves. The producers of the group probably liked the hairy-eyed dark woman (otherwise why the hell would they have hired her), but after filming for Maxim magazine they claimed that she was the only one in the group that had to be photoshopped. (5 points)

Anna Sedokova

In the case of Sedokova, her life path before joining the group is practically no different from her companions: she loves music since childhood, a diligent student at school, straight A's, her mother is not overjoyed. In later life, working as a model, TV presenter and VJ - Anna seemed to have decided to try all types of vacancies from the “Arts and Entertainment” section of recruiting sites. Even as a child, I firmly knew that I would grow up and certainly become an artist - and so it happened. (7 points)

Role in the team

I got into the group only the second time, without first passing the selection for minors. It’s hard to imagine the history of the team without the red-haired Sedokova - this meeting seemed to be organized in heaven, everything came together in the most correct way. Largely thanks to Sedokova, that same lineup with Granovskaya and Brezhneva was recognized as the strongest, golden, diamond and sexiest in the entire history of the project. To understand exactly what contribution Sedokova made, just listen to a couple of songs at random from the album “Stop! Removed,” which is celebrating its anniversary today, talents will be revealed wide open, take away those who are ready. (9 points)

Who now

Sex factor

Anna Vladimirovna is not just the most vigorous woman among those who have ever exposed body parts in public, she, as they said in the legendary film, is sex itself. The virgin goddess has rounded features in all the grandeur of brilliant nakedness. At the same time, the singer is proud that all her filming took place in a bra and underwear - nowhere, nowhere will you see a completely naked Sedokova, dammit, sadly. (9 points)

Vera Brezhneva

Another story from the category of “invested in children from childhood and received a star at the end.” Gymnastics, karate, handball, music school, participation in school competitions and performances - development was comprehensive, Vera tried to succeed in everything. The “Miss Dnepropetrovsk” competition changed the situation in life - during the selections there, the producers of “VIA Gra” noticed the beauty, and as a result she took the place of Alena Vinnitskaya. (5 points)

Role in the team

Along with Granovskaya and Sedokova, she was the main creator of the group’s success and a member of its golden lineup. It is she who is considered to be a typical “Viagra”, which turns men on with half a turn with one flutter of her eyelashes: back then, in 2003, she gave a heart for a long memory, flew down like an autumn leaf. And there was no person who would tell her “Stop! Stop! Stop!". Over the 4 years of Vera’s presence in the group, the entire classical repertoire was created: something that no normal corporate party or bachelorette party could do without. From “Kill My Girlfriend” to “False, But Stay” through “Biology” and “Diamonds”. (7 points)

Who now

Not a career, but a wonderful miracle that everyone will envy: a huge dose of hits already in the debut album, one of the best songs new Russia“Love will save the world,” a super-successful sentimental duet with Dan Balan, honor and respect from listeners and critics, advertising contracts, leadership in all kinds of tops and ratings. The bar was set very high after leaving the group, and it will be more and more difficult to meet it. The initial application was too strong, but it’s all the more interesting to jump through your own exploits. (9 points)

Sex factor

She has been repeatedly recognized as the sexiest woman in Russia, the most stylish actress and beauty icon. Art must penetrate deeply into life, therefore it is not surprising that the “Sexy Bambina” praised by Vera for Russian-speaking citizens is herself. Presumably a very high percentage of sighted people are officially tilibonite for Vera, without fearing the devil, God, or Soviet power. (8 points)

Svetlana Loboda

Years in the group

A music school, a variety and circus academy, the first Ukrainian musical about Miklouho-Maclay “Equator” - by all indications it’s getting a bite here traditional history gradual entry into show business with an understanding of one’s own prospects even in childhood. And Svetlana’s family is simple: her father works at a factory, her mother is an energy supplier, her grandmother is an opera singer, and her grandfather is a KGB officer who developed a plan to overthrow the dictator Batista in the Cuban jungle. “VIA Gra” was not the first serious experience in Loboda’s career - before that she sang as part of the “Cappuccino” trio and the self-created group “Ketch”. Loboda can be called the most prepared artist at the time of joining VIA Gra - take it and mold it without extra expenses. (7 points)

Role in the team

Now Svetlana is rarely remembered in the context of the group - she did not last so long as VIA Gra, only 4 months. In such a period of time you won’t be able to expand, you won’t be able to show off your product, you won’t even be able to make a loud scandal. So it turns out that all that can be presented in the face of eternity is the clip “Biology” and the filming of the musical “Sorochinskaya Fair”, where Valery Meladze was a devil, and the parodist Galtsev was a priest. (2 points)

Who now

Just as quickly as she was ready to immediately jump into the VIA Gra lineup, she just as quickly freed herself from her previous shackles and recorded her first solo single - less than a month has passed! Svetlana walked to real successes, for which even Lady Gaga would not be ashamed, long and hard, while simultaneously doing ordinary things: she participated in Eurovision 2009, organized social events and fought against domestic violence, coached children on the Ukrainian show “The Voice” , released her own clothing line. There were many worthy songs, but one was truly stellar - “40 degrees” released in 2012. Absolutely bomb level, jewelry precision and hand-crafted piece. Only Brezhneva can beat this; the others have nothing in their repertoire to beat. (8 points)

Sex factor

The habit is outstanding, prominent, raking hands will clearly appreciate the scale and volume. But somehow everything about Svetlana is too much - sometimes it’s scary. It was as if a golem had been brought to life by using random lines from a women's glossy magazine instead of magical formulas. (4 points)

Albina Dzhanabaeva

Years in the group

As a child, I wanted to become a doctor and one day I put a couple of drops of cologne in the nose of one boy, my first love, for a runny nose. Without music school And there was no need for a music school either. Having moved to Moscow at the age of 17, she studied at Gnesinka and acted in commercials and films. Albina joined the famous team straight from Korea - she was pulled out of the musical about Snow White, in which she performed main role, and on Korean. (5 points)

Role in the team

Tatyana Kotova, after leaving the group, stated that Albina was in a privileged position there because of her connection with Valery Meladze. As a matter of fact, all of Dzhanabaeva’s activities as part of VIA Gra for millions of housewives passed precisely under this sign - they took her because of Valera, they say, but she would never have made it into life. She started out as a backing vocalist, then became a full-fledged replacement for Svetlana Loboda, and made her debut in a new status in the video for “The World I Didn’t Know About Before You.” (6 points)

Who now

At the moment, she is an actress who starred with Kirill Serebrennikov, a solo singer, a TV presenter, an independent person with her own point of view on the events taking place. Dzhanabaeva worked in the group for about eight years until its official closure in January 2013 - only Nadezhda Granovskaya has comparable experience. (5 points)

Sex factor

As the yellow headlines say, which contain only the naked truth, before VIA Gra, Dzhanabaeva did not have a nose, chest or figure. In this form, even the status of the beloved woman of pop mechanic Meladze Jr. would not help him get into the group - these are cruel laws effective show business. In her current state, Albina Borisovna is quite willing, but her soul does not begin to sing at the sight of her. (6 points)

Christina Kotz-Gottlieb

Years in the group

Master of Sports in rhythmic gymnastics, a model from a family of Volga Germans, a regular participant in Ukrainian beauty contests, “Miss Donbass 2003”, a person of flexible views and the same body. The short-lived “Viagrazion” experience became for Christina just a stunning flash of life path, but didn’t really affect anything. (5 points)

Role in the team

She lasted in the group for about 3 months - this is the shortest shift in the entire long history of the sexploitation band. Even Loboda, who was going to win a red convertible on a bet when she reached six months of experience, worked longer than Kots-Gottlieb - 4 months! They hired the German after Granovskaya left and the contract was signed for 5 years, but after the release of the video for the song “Deceive, but stay,” she was turned away. As Christina herself says, the producers simply stopped answering her phone calls. Dmitry Kostyuk would later state that the singer was blown away after the first concert and she began asking for five-figure sums: “I want to get paid like Britney Spears.” (1 point)

Who now

After leaving the group she rarely appeared in public, information about her future fate extremely scarce. In 2009, she represented Ukraine in the finals of Miss Universe 2009; at the beginning of this year, the media blockade was interrupted by the release of debut single"Trust Your Heart" (2 points)

Sex factor

Hair below my butt, legs from my ears, a model background - I was torn out of life by cramped, inevitable beauty. Here the picture is clear, Odessa is red: magazines with Christina on the cover should be sold under the counter in limited quantities at Soyuzpechat kiosks. (6 points)

Olga Koryagina

Years in the group

“Miss Black Sea Region 2001” had never been involved in singing before participating in “VIA Gra”. Born in the Ukrainian city of Nikolaev, she was as far from musical affairs as the Decembrists were from the people, she worked as a model at fashion shows and photo shoots. (3 points)

Role in the team

She competed for the place of Nadezhda Granovskaya with the blonde Christina Kots-Gottlieb, after a long casting, she lost to her and, upset, went home. But Christina was never able to fully enjoy the success: after two months, the producers drove out the proud daughter of a coal magnate and accepted the brunette Koryagina into the team. Olga, by the way, also turned out to be too temporary a phenomenon: she managed to star in the videos of “L. M. L." and “The Flower and the Knife”, and then left the group for the standard female reason - she became pregnant. It was she who was then paid the largest maternity benefits in the history of VIA Gra - $10,000. (3 points)

Who now

Designer fashionable clothes, owner of the boutique and author of evening dresses for finalists of Ukrainian beauty contests. She now performs on stage under the name Olga Romanovskaya, and launched her solo career only last fall. Although Max Fadeev was going to take it on six years ago, give her songs written by his brother’s wife (singer Monokini) and thus explode the music market. Didn't take it, didn't blow it up. And it didn’t work out for Olga herself either. (4 points)

Sex factor

Olga's measurements are, of course, all right. in perfect order- the man will gasp, the child will grunt. She looks like Parker Posey or a grown-up version of singer Elvira Tee - this, albeit a small one, is a plus; The sight of Olga does not take your breath away - this is a minus. (5 points)

Meseda Bagaudinova

Years in the group

She was born in Grozny, grew up in Kislovodsk, studied in Rostov-on-Don, performed at corporate events in the Rostov Municipal Department of Internal Affairs as part of the local group “Dreams”. In short, Mrs. Bagaudinova had serious musical experience even before joining VIA Gra. (5 points)

Role in the team

The return of Granovskaya first knocked Tatyana Naynik out of the saddle, then Meseda Bagaudinova. However, the year and a half that Meseda spent in Viagra status is a very good period for the soloists of the second half of the 2000s. Meseda herself at one time came to replace Olga Koryagina, who had gone on maternity leave, and successfully closed the gap of the little black participant in the team. In her presence, VIA Gra recorded the brilliant “Kisses”, “Emancipation” and several songs of a less catchy nature. If Meseda was destined in heaven to sing “The higher the love, the lower the kisses,” together with Dzhanabaeva, and to disgrace herself no longer with any reasonable activity, then it is worth recognizing that the mission has been accomplished. (5 points)

Who now

Working in the group became a stage in Meseda’s life and allowed her to launch a solo project immediately after her dismissal. The new songs of the Avar Angelina Jolie did not bring any success, but she does not despair and believes that she has exactly the same chance of shooting as Brezhneva had in her time. Indeed, all that remains is to find an author who will write a bomb on the level of “Love will save the world” as quickly as possible. As Vadim Baykov sang in a similar situation: “I don’t have a hit, this place is vacant.” (3 points)

Sex factor

Eastern roughness, sweet curves - Meseda is capable of bringing anyone to the fall. (6 points)

Tatyana Kotova

Years in the group

According to her diploma, she is an economist and anti-crisis manager, in fact she is “Miss Russia 2006” from a mining family, who has participated in beauty contests since childhood (the first title was “Miss Autumn 98” at the age of thirteen). Unlike her group companions, she never considered herself an ugly duckling, and even in school years signing autographs for excited boys. (4 points)

Role in the team

In March 2008, she replaced Vera Brezhneva and immediately got involved in the shooting of the video “I’m not afraid.” Next were “Emancipation”, “Antigeisha” and “Crazy” - far from last things in the work of VIA Gra. The passionate blonde Kotova looked next to the partners who were on her watch not like a lost sheep, but extremely dignified, which is why she spent two whole years. Even if it was impossible to see her singing even the word “mu” on the screen, you also need to be able to perform decorative and applied functions well. I left the group because I wanted to realize my goals. Creative skills to end. (3 points)

Who now

She is on a protein diet, appears in utilitarian Russian films with titles like “What Men Do,” and began her solo career with the song “He” written by Irina Dubtsova in 2010. Four years passed, Tatyana did not stand still, other songs were performed, but you know exactly as much about them as about the mentioned composition “He”. (3 points)

Sex factor

Beautiful woman Tatyana, very beautiful. Consider that there was no one more beautiful than her at VIA Gra. Your figure is built like church candles, your gaze is like a piercing gaze of swords. In general, no complaints, just admiration. (8 points)

Eva Bushmina

Years in the group

The shot sparrow is not one of the shy ones; Yana Shvets decided to connect her fate with music long before VIA Gra. The native of the Lugansk region had her own solo project Lucky, and participation in the Ukrainian “Star Factory-3” under the supervision of Konstantin Meladze, and dancing in the ballet The Best, and working as a TV presenter. However, in order to make a big statement about myself, it was necessary to slightly change the name and break into VIA Gra. By this time, childhood friend Nastya Kamenskikh had already made a splash throughout the EurAsEC Customs Union along with Potap - Eva urgently needed to catch up to this level. (4 points)

Role in the team

Right while participating in the TV show “Star Factory. Super final." announced an early exit from the project and moved to VIA Gra, replacing Tatyana Kotova there. Things were approaching the end of the once glorious all-girl team, and Bushmina managed to participate in only three releases: “Get Out,” “A Day Without You” and “Hello, Mom!” It didn’t make any difference to the weather, but it didn’t spoil the overall performance either - given that the group existed in the mode of a fading sine wave, it would have been blasphemy to demand more. (5 points)

Who now

Less than two months after leaving the group, Bushmina presented a new song and herself as an independent pop unit. The most fashionable people of new Ukrainian music were involved in the debut: singer Dmitry Monatik became the author of the song “Soboy”, and the lead singer of The Maneken project Evgeniy Filatov became the sound producer. In addition to promotion own creativity participated in the show “Yak dvi krapli”, where she impersonated Rihanna and Christina Aguilera. (5 points)

Sex factor

Something at the level of Kate Hudson or even higher, that is, not for everyone. However, headlines like “Eva Bushmina flashed something” flash on the Internet quite often, which means that such amateurs definitely exist in nature, there is no doubt about it. (6 points)

Santa Dimopoulos

Years in the group

World fitness champion from a Greek-Assyrian-Ukrainian family, law school graduate, event manager, dance teacher, model and TV presenter. In short, a multi-talented personality with an outstanding appearance. And without VIA Gra it would not have been lost, the basic parameters are too good. (7 points)

Role in the team

A graduate of the third season of the Ukrainian “Star Factory” came a year before the project was closed, replaced Nadezhda Granovskaya and took part only in the song “Hello, Mom!”

Who now

She didn’t want to be either “one of” or “the little black one on the right” and left VIA Gra two months before the official closure of the group. At the moment, only one single, “When We Move,” has been released, which has not gained much success (unless you count the status of “Ukrainian Nicole Scherzinger” in the comments to the video posted on the Internet as such). So you have to kiss dolphins, get married for the third time and post erotic photos on Instagram, simultaneously quarreling with Anna Sedokova and sharing men with her. (2 points)

Sex factor

A dark and pumped-up athlete, a toned figure, elastic forms - Monsieur Meladze knew a lot about increments. Oriental flavor, as in the case of Meseda Bagaudinova, this is a barrel organ! (7 points)

13. Christina Kots-Gottlieb (14 points)
12. Olga Koryagina (15 points)
11. Tatyana Naynik (16 points)
10. Santa Dimopoulos (17 points)
9. Tatyana Kotova (18 points)
8. Meseda Bagaudinova (19 points)
7. Eva Bushmina (20 points)
6. Svetlana Loboda (21 points)
5. Albina Dzhanabaeva (22 points)
4. Nadezhda Granovskaya (24 points)
3. Alena Vinnitskaya (25 points)
2. Vera Brezhneva (29 points)
1. Anna Sedokova (30 points)