Viktor Saltykov
Viktor Saltykov in 2009
Viktor Saltykov in 2009
Background information
Born (1957-11-22) November 22, 1957
OriginLeningrad, Russian SFSR
Genrespop music, rock music, dance music
Occupation(s)singer
Instrument(s)vocals
Years active1983–present
Websitev-saltykov.com

Viktor Vladimirovich Saltykov (Russian: Ви́ктор Влади́мирович Салтыко́в, [ˈviktər vlɐˈdimɪrəvɪt͡ɕ saltɨˈkof]; born November 22, 1957, Leningrad) is a Soviet and Russian singer. He is known as a solo artist, as well as the singer with the bands Manufaktura (band), Forum and Electroclub.

Biography

In 1977–1979, while serving in the Soviet Army in the German Democratic Republic (Group of Soviet Forces in Germany), Saltykov played and sang in an army band.

After the army he enrolled into the Petersburg State Transport University, graduating in 1985 with a degree in electrical engineering.

In 1983, Viktor Saltykov with the rock band Manufaktura took part in the first Leningrad Rock Festival and won the Grand Prix of the festival as the best singer.[1] He moved to the Forum group in 1984. It is with Forum that Viktor performed his most famous songs (White Night, Little Island, Uleteli listya). In 1987, Saltykov joined the Electroclub group.

Since 1990, as a solo artist, Saltykov released four studio albums; his old material has been re-released in numerous compilations.

He Supported the annexation of Crimea by Russia and Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Family

  • First wife singer Irina Saltykova (1966)
    • Daughter Alisa (1987)
  • Second wife Irina Metlina
    • Daughter Anna (1995)
    • Son Svyatoslav (2008)[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Мануфактура". rockhell.spb.ru (in Russian). Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Виктор Салтыков: Наконец-то мальчик!". 7Дней.ру (in Russian). Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Виктор Салтыков стал отцом в муках". www.mk.ru (in Russian). Archived from the original on September 14, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
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