Alla Pugacheva

Alla Borisovna Pugacheva (Russian: Алла Борисовна Пугачёва, or Pugachova, pʊɡɐˈtɕovə), born 15 April 1949), is а Russian singer. She has a "clear mezzosoprano and a full display of sincere emotions".^[1] She is the most successful Soviet and Russian performer^[2][3] in terms of record sales and popularity.^[4] She became a Meritorious Artist of the Russian SFSR in 1980, People's Artist of the Russian SFSR in 1985 and People's Artist of the USSR in 1991. She is the mother of actress and singer, Kristina Orbakaitė.

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Alla Pugacheva in Berlin, 28 April 1976
Background information
Birth name	Alla Borisovna Pugacheva
Born	(1949-04-15) 15 April 1949 (age 76) Moscow, RSFSR, Soviet Union
Genres	Pop, Russian pop, Traditional pop, Soviet music
Occupation(s)	Singer, composer, actress
Years active	1965– present
Labels	Melodiya, World Record Music