Taisia Povaliy

Date of Birth: 10.12.1965

Taisia Nikolaevna Giriavec, in her first marriage Povaliy - a former Ukrainian singer. Member of the Ukrainian parliament VII. Also a member of the Party of Regions. Lives and works in Russia. On August 24, 2023, she obtained Russian citizenship.

In October 2022, sanctions were imposed on Taisia Povaliy by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. These sanctions include blocking assets, restricting trade transactions, banning capital exports, and revoking state awards.

Place of Birth. Education. Born in the village of Shamraevka in the Skvir district of Kyiv region. Graduated from a school in Bila Tserkva. In 1984, she graduated from the Glier Music School in Kyiv (Department of Choral Conducting and also optional classical singing).

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Childhood and Youth. Grew up in a family where singing was loved and mastered. From a young age, Taya performed with a children's ensemble. Even as a child, she imagined herself as a famous singer, imitating her idols of that time and promising herself that she would become just as famous.

Povaliy features a strong, unusually dense timbre, with a voice that the singer masters virtuously. She dedicated herself to classical singing, and it was predicted that she would have a great operatic career. To this day, the singer is convinced that without this excellent school, which allowed her to master various types of singing - from operatic arias to soul style, her career would not have been as successful.

Career and Achievements. After graduating from music school, until 1990, she worked at the State Kyiv Music Hall - first in the vocal group, then as a soloist.

In 1990, Povaliy won the 'New Names' competition of the State Television and Radio of the USSR in Moscow. In 1993, she won the Grand Prix at the international art festival 'Slavic Bazaar' in Vitebsk. That same year, she also won the competition in memory of V. Ivasyuk 'A Song Will Be Between Us' in Chernivtsi.

In 1994, she received the title of 'New Star of the Old Year'. In 1995, her first album 'Love Panorama' (a collection of her best songs) was released.

In 1996 and 1998, Povaliy won in the nationwide show 'Man of the Year' in the category 'Popstar'.

Also in 1996, she was named the Honored Artist of Ukraine. In 1997, President Leonid Kuchma signed a decree appointing Taisia Povaliy as People's Artist of Ukraine.

In 1998, she was awarded the prize of the 'Golden Firebird' competition.

A special chapter in the singer's career was the acquaintance and collaboration with the Russian singer Nikolai Baskov. In 2005, the duet for the song 'Let Me Go' received the prestigious 'Golden Gramophone' award. In 2006, this hit earned them the title of 'Best Duo of the Year' from Muz-TV.

In 2015, Povaliy participated in the show 'Point Exact' on the First Channel (Russia), where participants are transformed into famous personalities.

Discography. 'Love Panorama' (1995), 'I Love You' (1997), 'Sweet Sin' (1999), 'It Will Be So' (2000), '100 Minutes with Taisia Povaliy' (Video Collection - 2000), 'The Magic Violin' (2001), 'Free Bird' (2002), 'One - Unity' (together with Iosif Kobzon - 2002), 'Ukrainian Musical Pearls' (2003), 'A Star Born in Ukraine' (DVD collection of audio and video - 2001), 'I Return' (2003), 'Baby' (2004), 'Let Me Go' (Duet with Baskov - 2005), 'Behind You' (2007), 'Punished by Love' (2008), 'I Believe You' (2010), 'Heart - Home for Love' (2018), 'Euphoria' (2020), 'Special Words. Confession' (2021).

Filmography. 'Wing Flutter' (Melodrama, 1989), 'Uran' (Drama, 1990), 'Evenings at the Manor near Dykanka' (Musical Comedy, 2001), 'Cinderella' (Musical, 2002).

Politics. In the elections to the VII Council of People's Representatives, Povaliy was included in the electoral list of the Party of Regions in 2nd place. The idea of placing the singer among the top five is attributed to Nikolai Azarov, who ran in 1st place. In Parliament, Povaliy headed the Subcommittee on Creative, Artistic, and Cultural Activities as well as Charitable Activities of the Committee on Culture and Spirituality of Parliament.

On September 17, 2014, Povaliy, along with a group of deputies For Peace and Stability visited the Duma of Russia. The Secretary General of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Alexander Turchynov, called the trip of a group of deputies to the Russian Duma an act of disrespect towards Ukraine and treason. The Main Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs launched a criminal case for assault on the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Civic Position. During the Russian military aggression against Ukraine, Povaliy continues her active concert activities in Russia, appearing on Russian television, particularly on the First Channel.

The performance of Taisia Povaliy onInter-Channel during the New Year's programs from December 31, 2014 to January 1, 2015 triggered mass protests in social networks and in the blogosphere. Several high-ranking Ukrainian officials, politicians, and public figures subsequently made statements, including official statements of the highest rank.

In September 2015, a bill was introduced in the Verkhovna Rada that provided for the revocation of the title 'People's Artist of Ukraine' Ani Lorak, Taisia Povaliy, Iosif Kobzon and Nikolai Baskov.

On May 9, 2022, Taisia Povaliy performed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine at a concert in the Kremlin for Victory Day, broadcasted on the propaganda channel Russia 1.

Personal Life. 1982-1993 - first marriage with musician and keyboardist Vladimir Ivanovich Povaliy (born 1958), who worked at the Music Hall in Kyiv, produced playbacks, and now works as an arranger in the presidential orchestra. The marriage ended in divorce in 1993.

Since December 1993 - second marriage with Igor Likhuta (also - the singer's producer).

Son from the first marriage Denis Povaliy (born June 28, 1983). Studies at the Lyceum of Oriental Languages, graduated from the Institute of International Relations of the National Taras Shevchenko University in Kyiv, singer. In 2011, he reached the finale of the Ukrainian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.

22.11.2023