Very little is known about the personal life of the leader of the Ukrainian rock band “Okean Elzy” Svyatoslav Vakarchuk. No matter how they try to extract details from the singer about his romantic relationships, he immediately switches to another topic. And yet after the passage many years it became known to whom all his lyrical songs were dedicated.
Love and the ocean
The repertoire of the Ukrainian group “Okean Elzy” contains many lyrical compositions, which are performed so soulfully by the team’s frontman. Each of his love songs sounds like a revelation and dedication to the one and only. It is not surprising that fans have long been interested in who she is. It turned out that Svyatoslav Vakarchuk’s secret lover for many years was beautiful brunette Lyalya Fonareva.
Lyalya Fonareva
Since the founding of the group, Lyalya has been its art director, stylist and photographer. The girl went on all the tours with the musicians, selected clothes for them, and dealt with photo shoots. They were inseparable from Svyatoslav. Lyalya attended every rehearsal of the group and delved into all issues of the team’s life.
Vakarchuk does not like to be frank about his personal experiences, but his songs speak for him, which, by his own admission, are all dedicated to Lyala. The singer considers the song “Friend,” which became the group’s hit, to be the anthem of his love.
Some facts are known about how Vakarchuk treats women in general:
— the frontman of “OE” does not like women who smoke;
- he would never compete in anything with a representative of the fair sex;
- in his opinion, a woman should be feminine.
About his chosen one
Lyalya Fonareva’s first husband was Vladimir Tarasyuk, the owner of a chain of hairdressing salons in Ukraine. In 1993, their daughter Diana was born. Lyalya trained in London, at the “Toni&Guy” school of stylists, and worked there in her specialty for two years, after which she returned to Ukraine. She began to work on the image of the musicians of Okean Elzy, as well as Alexander Ponomarev, Marina Odolskaya and other stars of Ukrainian show business. For the “oceans”, the stylist chose the aesthetics of glam rock and the style of the 70s.
Lyalya starred in the video for Vakarchuk’s song “Cold”, and Lyalya’s daughter, Diana, appeared in the video for the video for the song “Without a Fight”; she is easy to recognize among other actors - she is very similar to her mother.
Secret wedding
Lyalya Fonareva lived in a civil marriage with Svyatoslav Vakarchuk for 15 years. And so, in 2015, the couple finally got married in Lviv. It was a modest ceremony, which became known online thanks to a congratulatory post from one of the musicians of Okean Elzy.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk and Lyalya Fonareva
However, Vakarchuk continues to remain silent about his personal life. But sometimes he talks about love, here are his quotes:
“Falling in love is like jumping with a parachute. Always takes my breath away. And you never know how it will end.”
“With age, love becomes more and more important for a person, and becomes as important as his health - it is simply impossible to live without it.”
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is a popular rock musician from Ukraine, the author of his own songs, famous. He is both the leader and founder of the sensational group “Okean Elzy”. Svyatoslav is not only an excellent singer and musician, he is also a candidate of physical and mathematical sciences.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk: biography
The future stage star, one of the most popular artists in Ukraine, was born on May 14, 1975 in Mukachevo. His father (Ivan Vakarchuk) is a physicist, rector of Lviv University, and served as Minister of Education. Svyatoslav successfully graduated from one of the Lviv schools with in-depth study English For two years he studied at a music school, played the violin, and studied the accordion. From childhood, little Slava was very rich life: the boy was one of the organizers of the school theater, played in the KVN team, and played sports, in particular basketball. Having received and left school behind, Svyatoslav entered the Lviv National University. Frank, studied at the Department of Theoretical Physics. One higher education It was not enough for Vokarchuk; he re-entered the university and received a new specialty - international economist. In general, a simple guy Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, whose biography, it would seem, is not remarkable, soon became a real rock star and a public favorite.
Career
Of course, Svyatoslav’s childhood passion for music did not pass without a trace. In 1994, he debuted with his group “Okean Elzy” and quickly rose to the rock Olympus of Ukraine. Already from the first performances, the group fell in love with the people, a wave of success carried the group to several rock festivals, after which the guys went to Kyiv, where they recorded their first album “There, where we are dumb” (1998). When the debut album was released, the number of fans of the group increased sharply, and people in Russia began to actively take an interest in Vakarchuk. The leader of the group is undoubtedly an excellent vocalist with an unusually recognizable voice that cannot be confused with anyone. Svyatoslav Vakarchuk writes songs and music for his group independently, at least most of. In 2008, his career took on a new turn, Svyatoslav recorded his solo album, in the writing of which his comrades from the group gladly helped him. Even after starting to study solo career, the singer does not abandon his activities in the group; in 2010, their seventh album “Dolce Vita” was released, with which the musicians went on tour abroad. Today the group is known in many countries, their songs are on the lips of many people.
Social activities
Despite the fact that most people associate this name specifically with the music of “Okean Elzy,” the career of a singer and artist is not limited to Svyatoslav Vakarchuk. His biography is closely related to social activities. He is the organizer of many cultural projects, intended mainly for young people, is involved in charity work, and is also Svyatoslav, who has always been concerned about the problems of orphans. For example, he sent all the proceeds from the sale of the song “Merry Brothers, the Times have Come...” to one of the Ukrainian orphanages.
Civil position
In addition to the continuous one in which Svyatoslav Vakarchuk certainly succeeded, his biography is also connected with politics. In 2004, the singer actively supported the then opposition Viktor Yushchenko, took part in the sensational concerts on the Maidan, together with other musicians, expressing his civic position regarding the authorities in Ukraine. In November 2007, Svyatoslav was elected people's deputy. However, despite all this, Vakarchuk did not stay in politics for long, explaining his departure by saying that he did not want to participate in the struggle for the sake of struggle. In his own opinion, main feature A good politician is honesty, but, as it turns out, no one needs honest politics.
Family
It is to the family that Svyatoslav himself gives the leading role in own life, never tired of repeating that family is all he needs. Both of Vokarchuk’s parents are in one way or another connected with physics: his father is a physicist by training, former Minister of Education of Ukraine, his mother is the daughter of another outstanding physicist, and is related to veterinary medicine. Svyatoslav is not only child in the family, he has a younger brother Oleg - a successful bank employee. Many fans, of course, are interested in whether Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is married? The singer’s personal life always remains outside the gaze of television cameras. Officially, the artist is not married, but for many years he has been living in a civil marriage with Lyalya Fonareva. The performer does not like to talk about his personal life and prefers tactfully not to answer all questions regarding a possible wedding. No matter how mysterious a figure in the world of show business Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is, children are a completely separate issue for him. Lyalya has a 20-year-old daughter from her first marriage; the couple has no children together. Despite the fact that the singer does not yet have his own offspring, he has repeatedly told reporters that he would certainly like to have children.
According to Svyatoslav himself, he belongs to a rare number of ambidextrous people, that is, he is equally fluent in both left and right hand. The performer clarifies that this feature of his concerns only the ability to write with both hands.
In 2005, Vakarchuk became the winner of a special New Year’s edition of the Ukrainian version of the popular TV show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk (Ukrainian: Svyatoslav Vakarchuk; May 14, 1975, Mukachevo) - musician, leader of the group “Okean Elzy”.
Biography
Born on May 14, 1975 in Mukachevo, in the family of Ivan Vakarchuk, a physics professor and future rector of Lviv University.
He graduated from Lviv school No. 4 (with in-depth study of the English language) with a silver medal. I studied violin at a music school for two years, while simultaneously studying the accordion.
IN school years took part in KVN, the creation of a school theater, and was actively involved in basketball.
1991-1996 - studied at the Faculty of Physics of Lviv University (specialization - theoretical physics). Second higher education - international economist.
1996 - entered graduate school at the Department of Theoretical Physics of the same university. The topic of the candidate's thesis is “Supersymmetry of electrons in a magnetic field” (later S. Vakarchuk called one of the albums “Supersymmetry”, and one of the songs - “Susy” (an abbreviation for SUperSYmmetry).
The group “Okean Elzy”, thanks to whose work S. Vakarchuk became famous (he is the author of most of the lyrics and music), was created in 1994. After graduating from university, Vakarchuk could continue his studies abroad, but still chose a career as a musician. The group, which successfully performed at several festivals, and Svyatoslav went to Kyiv to record their debut disc (“There, where we are silent”, 1998).
Gets carried away Japanese culture. Favorite writers are Yukio Mishima and Haruki Murakami. Among Ukrainian prose writers, the style of Kharkov resident Sergei Zhadan stands out. He considers his musical idols, first of all, to be the legendary “Beatles”, as well as the rock groups “Rolling Stones”, “ Pink Floyd" and "Queen"
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, as a Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Development Program for Youth in Ukraine, takes part in many social and cultural projects. Separately, it should be noted that all the money received from the sales of the single “Merry, brother, times have come...” were sent to orphanage in the city of Makeevka.
According to the weekly “Correspondent”, S. Vakarchuk is among the top hundred most influential and famous people in Ukraine.
Civil position
During the 1999 elections, he performed with some other artists on a tour to support Kuchma as a presidential candidate. In the 2004 elections, he actively supported the then opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko. Svyatoslav Vakarchuk was an active participant in the Orange Revolution, performing at concerts in support of Viktor Yushchenko on Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) together with Ruslana, Oleg Skripka and other musicians and singers.
Since November 2007, elected on the lists of the Our Ukraine - People's Self-Defense Bloc. On September 11, 2008, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk announced that he had submitted an application to resign as a people's deputy of Ukraine.
Interesting facts
* At one time, in one of the chats on the M1 TV channel, he said that he is ambidextrous, that is, a person controls his right and left hands equally well.
*His height is 1 meter 76 cm.
Internet resources
Fan club of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk
- group "Ocean Elzy"
- "Nights"
His concerts attract thousands. His songs are sung by millions of people around the world. He knows what it means to love your country with all your heart and to be a true patriot. Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is reserved, intelligent, has wealth in his soul, which results in words and music on stage in front of the audience. His name has long been associated with the Ukrainian people. Svyatoslav has been delighting the entire country with his creativity, both inside and far beyond its borders, for more than 20 years. His Twitter and Facebook are always full of news, and his biography has interesting points that I want to remember. Vakarchuk’s photos from concerts are always imbued with a special patriotism. He loves to perform with the Ukrainian flag, performing lyrical songs.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk: early biography and “Ocean of Elzy”
The fact that Svyatoslav has Transcarpathian roots is evidenced by his accent. The star was raised by his parents-teachers, hence his unobtrusive education and tact. When the family moved to Lviv, Vakarchuk actively took up his creative activity: school theater, music school in violin and accordion class. The future rock musician also became interested in basketball and carried this passion into his adult years. As for higher education, Svyatoslav Ivanovich adopted the parent element of the exact sciences in full. He graduated from Lviv University, where he studied economics and physics, and also, for the future English language. Vakarchuk received two diplomas, and boldly took a course in graduate school, where he actively worked on his dissertation. As a result, he received a Ph.D. degree, but his teaching career did not materialize; the future star plunged headlong into her favorite music.
While still a student, Svyatoslav scored a group. The team already received the name “Okean Elzy”. October 12, 1994 is considered the date of birth of the project. Already at that time, the rock musician played many roles in the team: from composer and author to vocalist. The guys managed to shoot their first video clip very quickly. The songs of the group “Okean Elzy” were initially in Ukrainian, which increased the listener’s love. This was followed by tours not only throughout Ukraine, but also beyond its borders. And already in 1996, the group released the album “There, where we are silent.”
Vakarchuk’s biography does not have any special secrets or sensations. Svyatoslav achieved everything himself and most importantly did what he liked. From this came popularity and love from fans. The beginning of the 2000s was associated with the release of new albums “Model”, “Supersymmetry”, “Gloria”. The last two went platinum. “Ocean Elzy” is more than just a rock band of Ukrainian show business - it is a patriotic symbol of the stage. In 2007, the album “Mira” was born with a complex history of creation. In 2010 “Dolce Vita”. In the period between these two albums, Vakarchuk managed to go solo for the first time. It was then that the hits “So Yak Ti” and “Don’t Lower Your Eyes” were born in his soul.
In 2011, Svyatoslav returned to his solo career. And now the “Brussels” project pleases fans. After this, the rock musician disappears from the public radar for a while. He continues to work creatively, but in Brussels. Ukrainians receive his new songs “Obiymi” and “Strilyay” with special trepidation. The compositions are included in the album “Earth”. Despite the fact that Vakarchuk left home country, he was with his people with all his thoughts and soul. Fans felt their favorite performer from a distance. And they were waiting for a return to the big stage, with something enchanting and unforgettable. In 2014, for the 20th anniversary of the group, a unique concert “Okean Elzy - 20 years together” was organized and held. The number of listeners exceeded 75 thousand.
Patriotism and politics of Vakarchuk
In the late 90s, Vakarchuk first took part in political activities. Not all fans understood and accepted the choice of the vocalist, but this did not stop Svyatoslav. He always defended the interests of Ukraine, did not try to go out to the masses and promote what was alien to him. In his political biography there is support from Leonid Kravchuk, participation in the Orange Revolution. In 2007, Vakarchuk became a deputy of Ukraine, but special offers and his activities did not bring changes to the lives of ordinary citizens. A year later, the rock musician resigned as a deputy. In connection with the events of 2013, Svyatoslav again provides his musical and patriotic support to the people. He visits the Maidan and gives interviews related to current events in the country. The words “I will not give up without a fight” and in general the song “Without a Fight” by Vakarchuk become the slogan of what is happening. And the 2016 studio album contains not only lyrical and romantic compositions, but also songs on currently relevant military topics.
In 2017, Svyatoslav recorded a video message to his fans and to the Ukrainian people in general. With all his ambition, the musician talks about his intentions to run for president in order to bring peace to the country and something more than political troubles. Vakarchuk announced 10 steps on which his company will rely and further actions for change in the country. The Patriot called on all Ukrainians who believe in the strength of their state to take an active part in the formation of new principles and foundations.
Svyatoslav performs with hisonzer tami not only in the cities of Ukraine, but also actively presents her work abroad. Last year, the Okean Elzy group traveled with the program across Canada and the USA. The only country that the performer bypasses is Russia. He is adamant in his beliefs because of the events that happened. If previously Vakarchuk repeatedly gave concerts to his Russian fans, today Russians no longer have the opportunity to watch Svyatoslav’s work live on the territory of their state.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk: personal life and children
Vakarchuk’s personal life is measured, without unnecessary outbursts. While still a student, he met his lover. Lyalya Fonareva is not just Vakarchuk’s life partner, she is a stylist and art director of the “Okean Elzy” group. Supports, resolves issues and does not leave in difficult times. Therefore, the couple spends a lot of time together. Despite the long relationship, they became an official family only in 2015. Before this there was 15 years of civil marriage. Svyatoslav has an adult daughter, Diana, from a previous relationship. Lyalya and I have no common children. But the musician has repeatedly admitted to journalists that he dreams of a son. Svyatoslav’s wife starred in the group’s video for the song “Cold”.
He never tried to advertise the details of his personal life, this also applies to his relationship with his current wife Lyalya Fonareva, the site says.
Svyatoslav and Lyalya met a long time ago; it is known that throughout the existence of Fonareva she collaborated with the team as a stylist and photographer. She was constantly with the group on tour, choosing the image for the group. So Svyatoslav and Lyalya, one might say, have always been together for more than fifteen years.
At some point, love arose between her and the leader of the group, Svyatoslav. Vakarchuk never flaunted this relationship. Even a message about their wedding from one of the OE musicians - Milos Jelic. In his message, he wrote that Svyatoslav and Lilya got married in Lvov without unnecessary celebrations, for which he sincerely congratulated them:
“Congratulations to Svyatoslav and Lyalya on a joyful event in their lives! I wish the newlyweds happiness,” Milos wrote.
At one time, Vakarchuk said in an interview that even after everyone knew about his relationship with Lyalya, he still did not want his personal life to become public knowledge. He values feelings and inner connection with Lyalya too much to let anyone into this relationship.
Fonareva was in the past the wife of the famous Ukrainian hairdresser and stylist Vladimir Tarasyuk. This marriage produced a daughter, Diana, who is now 22 years old. At some point, Svyatoslav began to take part in Diana’s upbringing. At the same time, the musician has repeatedly spoken about the desire to raise his own children; he would really like a son.
