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Anniversary show: Channel One will show Sofia Rotaru’s concert today at the festival “Heat - 2017”

On Sunday, September 3, there will be a screening on Channel One anniversary evening Sofia Rotaru on her 70th birthday, which she celebrated on August 7th. The concert took place as part of the International music festival"Heat - 2017" in Baku.

This year Sofia Rotaru celebrates 70th anniversary and 55th anniversary creative activity, if we consider the artist’s first singing success in a regional competition amateur performances in 1962.

But at age Sofia Mikhailovna hard to believe. Perhaps the secret of her ageless soul, unfading beauty and power of voice lies in recognition and calling. How Sofia Rotaru herself openly told the public in Baku at the festival " Heat - 2017": when she hears applause, she feels strong, young and very, very happy.

Spectators Channel One in the television version of Sofia Rotaru’s anniversary evening at the festival in Baku, they will see hits performed by the People’s Artist - “ Chervona rue», « Farmer», « One viburnum», « You are the best"and other hits.

The hero of the occasion will also appear on stage with others popular performers to sing your favorite songs together.
So, we will see the singer in a duet with Grigory Leps, Emin, Nastya Kamenskikh And Potapom. Besides, Valeria, Lev Leshchenko, Glucose, Ani Lorak, Svetlana Loboda and other singers will also perform songs of the birthday girl.

And let’s add that Channel One has already shown four parts of “Heat - 2017”. These are the gala concerts of the festival and creative evening Grigory Leps. In the near future, viewers will still be treated to a full-fledged prima donna concert. national stage – Alla Pugacheva.

Don't miss the TV version of Sofia Rotaru's anniversary show on Sunday, September 3, on Channel One. The musical evening starts at 16:20.

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Anniversary evening

Sofia Rotaru in Baku

ANNIVERSARY EVENING

SOFIA ROTARU IN BAKU

She is irresistible!

This year the incomparable singer and charming woman Sofia Rotaru celebrates her seventieth birthday! But you immediately refuse to believe it as soon as you see photographs of this singer. She looks amazing despite her age. Today absolutely everyone knows her, and her compositions are still sung in many countries.

Despite her age, Sofia Rotaru is not shy about unusual outfits. For example, her appearance at the “Heat” festival in Baku recently created a real sensation. Sofia Mikhailovna amazed everyone! According to the artist, preparation for this concert took her more than three months. Concert costumes were created for this show, arrangements were made, and new songs were recorded.

On the eve of the anniversary, the singer decided to leave for Italy with her relatives. She celebrated her birthday in a narrow family circle. It is worth noting that some of them had a hand in her current popularity. The singer’s son helps his star mother not only at home, but also at work. He serves as its concert director.

And the creative director and at the same time the artist’s stylist is her daughter-in-law Svetlana. But the artist’s grandchildren did not follow in the footsteps of the famous grandmother, although this does not negate the fact that they also made their choice in favor creative professions. The granddaughter, for example, is engaged in modeling, and Sofia’s grandson is a fashion photographer.

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August 7, the favorite of millions - folk singer Sofia Rotaru celebrates her anniversary! Sofia Mikhailovna will turn 70 - but who can say?! Time has no power over this gorgeous woman!

As befits an artist, Sofia Mikhailovna will celebrate her birthday with an anniversary concert in Baku as part of the “Heat” music festival. Just before the singer’s flight to the capital of Azerbaijan, we managed to ask her a few questions about upcoming event, because the artist’s birthday is a real holiday and for all her fans!

Big concert

Sofia Mikhailovna, tell us what the audience will see in Baku?

Concert dedicated to the anniversary. (Smiles.) Young artists will perform covers of my hits, and I have prepared new versions well famous songs and, of course, the premiere!

In one of your interviews, you said that you want to devote this year to yourself. Will you be able to rest in the near future or will you continue to give concerts, because, as the media write, your concert schedule is already scheduled!

Preparing for anniversary concert took me more than three months. My team and I created concert costumes for this show, made arrangements, and recorded new songs. This is pleasant, but still a hassle. Of course, I will try to find time to relax with my family. Let's go travel. (Smiles).

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How do you generally celebrate your birthday? Perhaps you are going to a large family table?

Yes, traditionally we celebrate this day with our family, my relatives prepare pleasant surprises for me. Every year they come up with something new and interesting. (Smiles.)

And only round dates are celebrated magnificently, with concerts and numerous guests.

At the concert in Baku, of course, your fans will congratulate you. What was the most memorable gift you received from them?

The most precious gift from fans of my work is their support and love. When they send congratulations with warm wishes, I am very pleased!

Sofia Mikhailovna, you are an example ideal woman! Share your beauty secrets!

A lot of them! Well, for example, for the last few years, Sveta (Svetlana Evdokimenko - Sofia Mikhailovna’s daughter-in-law - editor’s note) or sister Aurika and I go to a wellness clinic twice a year for two or three weeks, where we adhere to a special diet, actively We play sports and go to various massages.

This helps to cleanse the body, restore strength and clarify thoughts, which, of course, is reflected in appearance. (Smiles.)

The secret of youth

Sofia Mikhailovna, like a true woman, treats her age philosophically. When Katya Osadchaya once asked the singer about the upcoming anniversary, she answered with a smile:

“Well look at me. When I turn 30, then I will celebrate my anniversary!”

Indeed, looking at Sofia Mikhailovna, you involuntarily begin to think that she knows the secret of eternal youth! And the point here is not about material opportunities (which, for example, many other celebrities have, but few look like Rotaru), but about their attitude towards themselves and life.

And also, according to the singer, beautiful appearance she also owes it to her family, who bathe her in love.

They are her rear and reliable support.

Son Ruslan is the singer’s concert producer, daughter-in-law Svetlana is the creative director. The couple gave Sofia Mikhailovna two grandchildren - Anatoly and Sofia, of whom she is very proud.

Young people are the same creative personalities, like their grandmother. Sofia has achieved significant success in modeling business, Anatoly is engaged in fashion photography.

The singer, in her few interviews, likes to recall how once, while still a schoolboy, Tolya came home very sad. “We are trying to find out what happened. And he: “They told me that Sofia Rotaru cannot be my grandmother. Because grandmothers are never that young. But I’m your grandson!”

How nice it was for me to hear such words... I am not afraid of the word “grandmother,” but it so happens that my grandchildren call me by name. They just don’t associate my image with this word...” Sofia Mikhailovna says with a smile.

Sonya-little and Sonya-big

Another forever close person for Sofia Rotaru was her husband, Anatoly Evdokimenko (passed away in 2002 - Ed.)

The story of their acquaintance and relationship is worthy of a book or film adaptation. For the first time, Anatoly saw a young girl Sonya... on the cover of the magazine “Ukraine” (Rotaru was published there as the winner of one of singing competitions). I saw it and fell in love!

But the young man served in the Urals and only upon returning to his native Chernivtsi began searching for the beauty who occupied all his thoughts. Of course he found her! And became a lifelong companion!

Sofia Mikhailovna often recalls that without her Tolya she would not have dared to undertake many musical experiments: he was her advisor, mentor, friend...

Anatoly led the Chervona Ruta ensemble, where young Sonya was a soloist, and later acted as stage director for absolutely all of her concert programs...

Sofia Mikhailovna obeyed him in almost everything, with the exception of... the birth of a child!

“After a year of our marriage, I began to dream of a baby. And she hinted about this to Tolik from time to time,” the singer recalls. - But he made big creative plans and was in no hurry with the child. In addition, we lived with our parents in a 2-room apartment; he had not yet graduated from university. There wasn’t enough money; asking our parents for it was not customary in our family. “Okay, okay,” I think... And somehow I tell him: “Listen, the doctor said that I will soon become a mother.” Although in reality I was not in a position at that moment - I had to go for a small feminine cunning. Tolik shook his head: “Well, good.” He relaxed, let down his guard and began to wait for the heir to be born.”

But he had to wait not nine months, but eleven, because Sonya became pregnant only two months after that conversation. Their son Ruslan was born in 1970.

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“Now I believe that I did everything right,” Rotaru admits to the press. “Then I simply wouldn’t have time - these endless tours would begin... Although my mother kept asking me to give birth again: “Daughter, just give birth and continue working, and we will raise a second one.”

She also said: “You will really regret that you only have one child.” And I really regret it.

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Therefore, when Tolya was born to Ruslan and Sveta, after a couple of years I already started pestering them to give birth again, and they did it seven years later.

I remember that little Tolya reported that Sveta was pregnant for the second time. He came and showed me a piece of paper - probably an extract from the antenatal clinic. He says: “Here, take it, you wanted it! I will have a brother or sister." And all I said was: “Glory to you, Lord.”

By the way, we were sure that a girl would be born the second time. And with the choice of name, everything was clear: the son and daughter-in-law immediately thought of naming their son Tolik in honor of their grandfathers (Svetlana’s father is also Anatoly), and the girl in my honor. And so that there is no confusion, at home they call me Sonya the big one, and my granddaughter - Sonya the little one. Although recently little Sonya has been taller than big Sonya..."

This is how the Rotaru-Evdokimenko family lives: with love for each other and a great passion for music.

And we would like to wish Sofia Mikhailovna many more anniversaries: her talent, femininity and wisdom serve as an inspiration for millions of people!

Just the facts:

• The singer was born on August 7, but due to a mistake by the passport officer, her date of birth was recorded as August 9. So the singer celebrates her birthday twice.
• Sofia Rotaru has two brothers and three sisters. They all sing very well. Little Sonya was instilled with a love of music by her older sister Zina.
• Sofia Rotaru's repertoire includes more than 500 songs, including compositions in Russian, Ukrainian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Polish, German, Italian, Spanish and English languages.
• She was the first of Soviet singers, who sang in recitative.
• In 2000, the Supreme Academic Council of Ukraine recognized Sofia Mikhailovna as the best Ukrainian pop singer XX century. Among her other titles are “Man of the 20th Century”, “Golden Voice of Ukraine”, “Woman of the Year”.

Congratulations from loved ones

Svetlana Evdokimenko, daughter-in-law:

Every birthday of Sofia Mikhailovna is a real holiday for us. We try to get together on this day. What can we say about the anniversary: ​​we will definitely get together with the whole family. Anatoly will fly in from London, Sofia - from Paris, and we'll go fishing! Sofia Mikhailovna is a wonderful mother-in-law! I am inspired by her determination, ability to enjoy little things, respect people, value sincerity and friendship. And also a subtle sense of humor and boundless kindness of soul!

Ruslan Evdokimenko, son:

I would like to wish my mother good health, peace of mind and real friends! We love her very much! And I am grateful to her for everything! She is very strong man, and I’m glad that many of her character traits were passed on to me. For example, sincerity and kindness. She is a monogamist, she has loved and continues to love only my dad, Anatoly Kirillovich, all her life. Family is the main thing for her. I learned this from her and try to set the same example for my children.

Ruslan Kvinta, composer:

I think I pulled it happy ticket, when I met Sofia Mikhailovna Rotaru. This artist radically changed my work, interest in me increased significantly. There have been many bright moments and stages in my career, but this one is probably the most significant. It was a great honor for me when she took part in my benefit concert “The Sky is Me.” Working with her is a pleasure. I wrote 29 songs for her. It happened that I came to work at her house, and each time she first fed everyone, and only then went on to work. She even brought her signature cheesecakes to the recording studio!

Legend Ukrainian stage, singer Sofia Rotaru celebrates her anniversary today, August 7th. The artist turns 70 years old.

The future artist was born in the village of Marshyntsi, Chernivtsi region in 1947.

As a child, Rotaru, in addition to the fact that she loved to sing, was actively involved in sports and athletics, and even became the school champion in all-around.

Sofia Mikhailovna studied in Chernivtsi music school at the conducting and choral department.

After graduating from college, Rotaru began teaching and, in the same 1968, married Anatoly Evdokimenko. In August 1970, the couple had a son, Ruslan.

Sofia lived with Anatoly, who was her only husband, for 35 years. In 2002, the artist’s husband died of a stroke.

From the very beginning creative path, Sofia Rotaru was predicted to have a great future on the big stage. She won numerous all-Ukrainian and international competitions.

Real glory and nationwide love for Sofia Rotaru came after the songs were performed famous composer Vladimir Ivasyuk. The composition "Chervona Ruta" performed by her still remains a hit.

In total, Sofia Rotaru’s repertoire includes more than 500 songs in Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Moldavian, Polish, Italian, German, Spanish and English. For my solo career the singer has released 21 albums.

Legendary singer has many honorary titles and awards. She is the People's Artist of the USSR, the People's Artist of Ukraine, the Honored Artist of the Moldavian Russian Socialist Republic, and also the Hero of Ukraine. In addition, Rotaru’s list includes the titles of Honorary Citizen of Chernivtsi, Yalta and Chisinau.

Let us note that exactly 10 years ago, on the 60th anniversary of the singer, President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko (2005-2010) awarded Sofia Rotaru the Order of Merit, 2nd degree for “significant personal contribution in the development of Ukrainian musical art, high performing skills and many years of fruitful activity."

In addition to the fact that Sofia Rotaru is a great artist, she is also the happy mother of the famous music producer Ruslana Evdokimenko, and grandmother of Anatoly and Sofia.

Singer Sofia Rotaru celebrates her 70th birthday today. People's Artist USSR Sofia Mikhailovna Rotaru was born on August 7, 1947 in the village of Marshintsy, Novoselitsky district, Chernivtsi region of Ukraine.

Sofia Rotaru has had a love of music since childhood: The singer’s father, Mikhail Fedorovich, loved to sing with his wife at home. And Sofia’s older sister Zina, after an illness, lost her ability to see, but the illness sharpened the girl’s hearing. It was Zina who taught all her younger brothers and sisters to sing. Therefore, subsequently, not only Sofia, but also Aurika and Lydia Rotaru became singers and actively performed, singing in duets and trios. And the brothers Anatoly and Evgeniy worked at VIA Orizont.

The first success came to Sofia Rotaru in 1962. Victory in the regional amateur art competition opened the way for her to the regional show, which took place in the city of Chernivtsi, and there she was also the first. In 1964, she took part in the Republican Festival of Folk Talents and won again! In the same year, Sofia Rotaru first appeared on stage Kremlin Palace congresses.

Sofia entered the conducting and choral department of the Chernivtsi Music College.

In 1968, Sofia Rotaru married Anatoly Evdokimenko, Honeymoon The newlyweds spent time in the dormitory of the 105th military plant in Novosibirsk, where the husband did his university internship.

Rotaru was delegated to Bulgaria for the IX World Festival youth and students, where she won gold medal and first prize in the competition of folk singers.

In 1971, Evdokimenko, who became not only a husband, but also a producer of Rotaru, organized Music band"Chervona Ruta" at the Chernivtsi Philharmonic, of which Rotaru became a soloist. For more than 30 years, Anatoly Evdokimenko was the fulfiller of any of her desires, producer, program director, director, director, bodyguard... His tragic death in 2002 after a difficult long illness became a big blow for Rotaru in her personal life.

In 1974, Rotar was given an almost fatal diagnosis - pulmonary tuberculosis. She was then diagnosed with asthma, and later nodules appeared on her vocal cords - an occupational disease for singers. But this did not break the singer.

The disease was defeated. True, the singer had to move to Crimea - only the local healing sea air saved her lungs. Then an operation was performed on the ligaments, and later another one. After her, the singer was forced to speak in a whisper for a year.

Rotaru still performs today. Last time she appeared on stage on July 28 as part of the Heat festival in Baku.

For my singing career Rotaru performed more than 400 songs, many of which became classics of the Soviet and Ukrainian stage. The singer has released over 30 albums, including recent years- “And my soul flies...” (2011), “Forgive me” (2013), “Let’s have a summer! (2014), “Winter” (2016).