How did the composition of the group “VIA Gra. How was the fate of the soloists of the group "VIA Gra

For almost ten years now, their appearance on stage has been exciting the entire male population of the country. They increase potency, like a medicine of the same name, kindle passion in the hearts and delight fans with more and more new songs, videos, soloists ...

Each participant of VIA Gra went through a tough casting, demonstrating their talents and virtues, so we can say with confidence: only the best bodies and faces got into the team. Alena Vinnitskaya, Nadezhda Granovskaya, Anna Sedakova... Can't remember them all? We will help!

Before the anniversary concert of the group " VIA Gra”, which will be held on March 27, WomanJournal.ru decided to remember, watch and evaluate all the members of the most sexy team in the country.

Soloist of "VIA Gra" Alena Vinnitskaya

For her sake, the VIA Gra project was started: the talented, sexy and smart "girl with character" Alena Vinnitskaya is still associated with the VIA Gra group by most listeners.

But this Ukrainian pop diva has always been not averse to referring her work to the genre of rock music. In her youth, she listened to Kino, and her first Music band founded at the age of 19. A rock band with a sexy soloist was called "The Last Unicorn", but this project, contrary to the name, was not the last for Alena Vinnitskaya.

After a short break and work on television, Alena became the first soloist of the VIA Gra group. Later, the producers picked up a couple for the girl - the singer Nadezhda Granovskaya. In this composition, the duet got on the first wave of fame with the song "Attempt number five."

Three years later, Alena Vinnitskaya left the team. Later, she released a solo album "Dolls", in which she makes fun of the beautiful and brainless puppets of show business, putting herself in opposition to them. She does not like to focus her attention on the fact that she was a member of the VIA Gra group, but this project is still the most successful in creative career artistes.

Now the ex-soloist of VIA Gra has seven solo albums. She is loved in Ukraine and not forgotten in Russia. However, in general, the work of Alena Vinnitskaya is still designed for the Ukrainian audience.

Soloist of "VIA Gra" Nadezhda Granovskaya

She managed to stay in the soloists of VIA Gra for the longest time: starting from the first line-up and ending with the last one. Nadezhda Granovskaya periodically left the group - either because of pregnancy, or because of complex relationships within the ensemble. Other members of the team often complained about her complex character and stubborn disposition, but this is what helps the singer still stay afloat.

All her childhood, Nadezhda Granovskaya studied at a choreographic school and dreamed of conquering the stage, so immediately after graduation educational institution went from the outback to Kyiv. The girl was lucky, because during her visit to the capital of Ukraine, she accidentally met Valery Meladze, who invited her to participate in the casting.

Nadezhda Granovskaya immediately sent her photographs to Moscow and - to her joy - became the soloist of the VIA Gra group.

Later, when the duet was transformed into the Granovskaya-Sedokov-Brezhnev trio, which was called the "golden composition" of the VIA Gra group, the girls traveled all over the world, recorded the most popular compositions in the history of the ensemble, sold an incredible number of albums and even became stars in Japan. Nevertheless, after five years of resounding success, Nadezhda Granovskaya left the group, and Olga Koryagina came in her place, and then Meseda Bagaudinova.

But in January 2009, Nadezhda Granovskaya returned to VIA Gro again, and so far she is not going to leave her.

Soloist of "VIA Gra" Tatyana Naynik

A professional fashion model from St. Petersburg, Tatiana Nainik, stayed in the VIA Gra group for only a few months. Having come to the place of the pregnant Nadezhda Granovskaya, this buxom beauty recorded several compositions together with Alena Vinnitskaya and Anna Sedakova. However, the talent, charisma and sex appeal of the artist was not enough to replace Granovskaya forever: as soon as Nadezhda gave birth to a baby and decided to return to the group, Tatyana Naynik was sent back to St. Petersburg.

After such a successful project as VIA Gra, it was not easy for Tatyana Naynik to continue her career in show business. The girl was helped by the fact that she worked as a professional model, traveled the world and posed for magazines, but about unfulfilled dream Tatyana could not forget the pop stars.

Now Nainik is a producer and a member of the girl group Maybe. A little-known group sometimes performs at corporate parties and even records their own songs, but Tatyana Naynik herself is content with the rare attention of the press, which is only interested in the artist as an ex-soloist of VIA Gra.

Soloist of "VIA Gra" Anna Sedakova

One of the most seductive members of the VIA Gra group has always been considered the singer Anna Sedakova. Her magnificent bust on posters lured fans to concerts. Together with Vera Brezhneva and Nadezhda Granovskaya, this Kyiv beauty conquered not only Russia and Ukraine, but also gained wide popularity abroad.

When in 2004 Anna Sedakova married football player Valentin Belkevich and immediately became pregnant from him, the producers were horrified. The artist left the group, and the ratings of VIA Gra immediately fell. The posters still posted photos of Anna Sedakova, despite the fact that a new participant, Svetlana Loboda, came to replace the girl.

Now Sedakova has a successful solo career as a singer and TV presenter. She writes books on how to seduce men, writes new hits and starred in TV shows. She divorced her first husband, and since February 2011, businessman Maxim Shevchenko has been her husband.

In November 2010, when Anna appeared on anniversary concert group "VIA Gra" in Kyiv, the audience greeted her with an incredible standing ovation. Journalists later wrote that all fans of VIA Gra are actually fans of Anna Sedakova, who to this day remains one of the sexiest stars domestic stage.

Soloist of "VIA Gra" Vera Brezhneva

Charming, sexy and talented, Vera Brezhneva has been recognized more than once as a sex symbol of the national stage. She came to the VIA Gra group in 2002 - then the producer of the group kindly invited the singer to take the place of the soloist of the first composition - Alena Vinnitskaya.

As part of VIA Gra, Vera Brezhneva gained the love of the audience, fame and, undoubtedly, vast experience in show business. In 2008, she decided to leave the team and start solo career.

Brezhneva became a TV presenter, simultaneously recorded several clips for her own songs, took part in the show " ice Age"and won the title of" Most sexy woman» Russia.

After such successes on stage and television, Vera Brezhneva was invited to star in the film "Love in big city”, where the actor Alexey Chadov became her partner.

The busy life of Vera Brezhneva would not have been so happy without her beloved daughters, Sonya and Sarah. Girls different fathers- the second child appeared with the singer quite recently, married to Ukrainian businessman Mikhail Kiperman. They say that Vera Brezhneva has a very jealous husband, nevertheless, the girl continues to be naked in front of the cameras and still leads an active social life.

Soloist of "VIA Gra" Svetlana Loboda

A very brave and very enthusiastic person Svetlana Loboda in the VIA Gra group took the place of Anna Sedakova in 2004. The little-known singer immediately began to be compared with the previous participant - and this comparison was clearly not in favor of the new soloist.

Svetlana Loboda stayed in the group for only four months, but during this time she traveled all over Asia with VIA Groy, recorded new clips and established friendly relations with Valery Meladze. So a month after her departure from the group, the first solo song of the artist appeared on the radio. In 2009, she represented Ukraine at Eurovision, and now she has taken up the creation of her own clothing brand.

In addition to the creative achievements of Svetlana Loboda, fans of the VIA Gra group love to discuss her appearance. They say once a girl made an incredible amount plastic surgery to change her appearance and hide from the producers of a certain Cappuccino group, with whom she had a two-year contract. The consequences of these "adventures" are clearly visible on Svetlana's face: enlarged lips, rhinoplasty - braces at such an early age turned her into a victim of plastic surgery.

Soloist of "VIA Gra" Albina Dzhanabaeva

The soloist of the next composition of the group is known not so much for her creative achievements as part of an ensemble, as much as a connection with the singer and producer Valery Meladze. They are united common son Kostya and romantic relationship, which in the past became a "passing ticket" to the group.

Albina worked for a long time on backing vocals with Valery Meladze, after which she was invited to the VIA Gra group to replace Svetlana Loboda. Dzhanabaeva's debut in the group was the video for the song "The World I Didn't Know Before You".

Albina Dzhanabaeva is still the soloist of the "hottest" band in the country. In 2009, the girl decided to study psychology, so in addition to concerts, tours and star parties, the artist attends lectures at the institute. And in 2010, Albina Dzhanabaeva also became interested in the fashion business, becoming the face of one of the clothing brands.

Soloist of "VIA Gra" Christina Kots-Gotlib

The winner of numerous beauty contests, the owner of the title "Miss Ukraine-2009" and a professional fashion model Christina Kots-Gotlieb in the group "VIA Gra" was only three months old. The girl justified the record-breaking short period of stay in the ensemble with a too “complex character”, which did not allow her to bend to the requirements of the producers.

Christina has a very bright appearance and beautiful, long hair. But the girl never did vocals and could not bring anything to VIA Gro except a beautiful face. Christina Kots-Gotlieb appeared in the video “Deceive, but stay”, took part in several photo shoots as part of a group, and then disappeared from show business without a trace.

It was much easier for Christina Kots-Gotlieb to make a career in the modeling business than to conquer the fans of the VIA Gra group.

Soloist of "VIA Gra" Olga Koryagina

The Via Gra group was created in the early 2000s. During this time, its composition has changed many times, but the criteria for choosing girls have remained the same - they must not only sing well, but also look attractive and seductive. The composition of the Via Gra 2017 group falls under all these criteria and is popular with its fans.

Members of the group now:

1. Kozhevnikova Dmitrievna, 24 years old.
2. Herceg Erika Nikolaevna, 29 years old.
3. Misha Romanova (Natalya Mogilenets), 27 years old.

The first member of the legendary trio

So, you should start with Anastasia Kozhevnikova, who took the place of honor of the “new black from Viagra”. Since childhood, the girl dreamed of performing on stage and acquiring a bunch of fans. Therefore, already at the age of six, the parents sent the girl to the choir, and a few years later - to the piano class.

Nastya was a sociable and versatile person, she was not afraid to try something new and communicate with different people- she was the soul of the company, at the same time she studied well and was the favorite of teachers.

In order to achieve her dream, Anastasia Kozhevnikova participated in various music competitions for children and adolescents, but none of them brought her the desired victory. But this did not cool the ardor young talent and, having gone through all the difficulties and trials of fate, Nastya gets to the casting of the reality show “I Want to Viagra”.

This fateful event happened in 2013. Entering the stage, a colorful brown-haired woman with green eyes won the hearts of not only picky judges, but also numerous spectators.

After the long-awaited victory and the signed contract with, the young girl had to sacrifice a lot and radically change her life. For example, she had to part with her beloved boyfriend, as their feelings could not stand the test of fame. Another thing - Anastasia did not have the opportunity to graduate from the university permanently, but she nevertheless received a bachelor's degree in the correspondence department.

By the way, shortly before graduation, she was recognized as the most beautiful student of her university, and in 2015 the singer took 95th place among the hundred most sexy girls world, according to English men's magazine For Him Magazine.

Anastasia Kozhevnikova is a purposeful and talented young girl who has proven that thanks to hard work, perseverance and unwavering faith, any goals can be achieved. All that can be said is that this girl deservedly joined the Via Gra group, which is also relevant in 2017.

The story of a thinner blonde who excited the public

The next participant of the updated Viagra is Erica Herceg. The girl spent the first years of her life in Hungary, where her father was from, but she was already finishing the ninth grade at the church reform lyceum in the village of Velikaya Dobron in Ukraine. At the same time, the young girl began to sing in the church choir and even win local competitions.

But initially, Erica did not see herself as an artist and entered the university with an economic bias. In the last year of study, a kind of crucial moment- Herceg decided to change her appearance once and for all and lost 30 extra pounds in a year.

She did not sit on strict diets and did not stay up until the very night in the gym, although the sport was undoubtedly present in her life. Erica focused on proper diet, which I compiled daily for myself on my own and on an active lifestyle. By the way, the two jobs she had to go to helped keep her in good shape and burn the necessary calories.

The girl also does not hide that after sudden weight loss decided on another change - she enlarged her breasts, which in 2012 helped to get a job in Kyiv in the modeling business.

Her charming pictures drive all the men of the country crazy, and a slight accent adds charm to the whole image.

Erica Herceg became the first girl to perform on the stage of the reality show “I Want to Viagra” and all the judges greeted her with smiles. Despite the excitement and lack of experience in speaking at big stage, the beauty did an excellent job with her task and went to the next round.

Everything was going just fine, but the girl once almost left the project due to the fact that before the battle for the mentors she took the risk of shortening the skirt of her costume. The other girls from her "troika" did the same, which infuriated Konstantin Meladze.

They could have left the show at the same moment they entered the stage if Nadezhda Granovskaya had not stood up for them. By the way, she soon became the mentor of three unlucky designers and led them to a well-deserved victory.

After the announcement of the results, the fans of the young girl were happy with this turn of events, because even the judges said that Erika Herceg was the most bright participant project and deserves a place in the Viagra group, and it continues to prove its right in 2017.

Misha Romanova: a difficult path to a pipe dream

The last member of the most charming trio of Ukraine was Natalia Mogilenets, who performs under creative pseudonym. It is known that the name Misha belongs to her first love, and the surname Romanov was worn by a man with whom the girl dreamed of being together, but fate parted them on different sides.

Natasha was born into a small family in the city of Kherson. Due to psychological trauma, the girl from the very early age began to stutter badly, which interfered with communication with other children and normal development. On the advice of a doctor, not particularly hoping for success, the parents enrolled the baby in vocal studio. Singing classes really helped to cope with stuttering and gave the girl a dream - to become a famous singer.

But when it came time to enter the university, Natalya's father insisted that she submit documents to the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It didn’t work to get to the budget, so the girl went a completely different way - she decided to try her hand at the Kiev Circus Variety School and successfully graduated after 5 years.

Before getting into Viagra, the young girl managed to get acquainted with Alan Badoev, who immediately appreciated her talent and took her under his patronage. By that time, the aspiring singer decided to use a pseudonym and became known to the public as Misha Romanova.

Such unusual name, a strong voice and emotional performance helped Misha to go through all the difficulties and find himself in the top three winners of the show "I Want to Viagra". Since that day, Misha's life has completely changed and she learned what it means to become everyone's favorite.

Despite the fact that several years have already passed since the end of the project, the created trio is indestructible. The composition of the Viagra group, created in 2013, is still touring, recording new songs, performing old hits and is not going to leave in 2017 - the girls are full of energy and an unshakable desire to stay together as long as possible (photo).

In the past, the Via Gra group constantly changed its members and so quickly that some of them simply did not have time to remember. But this does not mean that the girls from today's trio will suffer the same fate. After all, they have all the data to give their talent to people for many more decades and get real pleasure from it.
They know for sure that for this they will have to work hard and sacrifice a lot, since the path to success is never easy. But they have already been through a lot and know that they will never give up on the way to their dream.

Konstantin Meladze announced the renewal of the team. The producer continued to cooperate with Erica Herceg, who has been working in the team for five years, but replaced Anastasia Kozhevnikova and Natalya Mogilenets with new performers - Olga Meganskaya and Ulyana Sinetskaya.

The girls in the updated line-up have already recorded the hit "I fell in love with a monster."

In 2013, we recall, literally a week after the announcement of the closure of VIA Gra, Konstantin Meladze announced the launch of a new TV project, I Want V VIA Gro. The ex-soloists of VIA Gra Alena Vinnitskaya, Nadezhda Granovskaya, Anna Sedokova, Albina Dzhanabaeva, Meseda Bagaudinova and Santa Dimopoulos became mentors for those who wanted to get into the group of girls. In the final, the trio was determined, which lasted until this year: Anastasia Kozhevnikova, Misha Romanova and Erika Herceg.

Anastasia Kozhevnikova, Misha Romanova and Erica Herze

And even earlier in the group, 16 beautiful girls succeeded each other for years. All of them were incredibly beautiful. But, unfortunately, not everyone stayed in the group for a long time, and now only true fans can remember them. Let's remember together.

Alena Vinnitskaya

As part of the group: 2001-2003.

The very first member of the group. It was from the duet of Alena Vinnitskaya and Nadezhda Granovskaya that the VIA Gra group was born. Alena (according to her passport Olga) was already famous singer and songwriter. Inspired by the work of Viktor Tsoi, Alena created the group "The Last Unicorn" in 1993. Then the girl switched to radio and television and in a short time achieved some success and became recognizable. Producer Dmitry Kostyuk invited her to a casting for a new girl group. Later, two more girls joined Alena, but the casting did not pass. The producers even planned to close the project, without having time to open it. Fortunately, Nadezhda Granovskaya arrived at that time, who conquered the producers with her charisma. It was decided: only two would sing in the group - Alena and Nadya. After successful start Alena suddenly announced her desire to start a solo career and left the group.

She released several studio albums and to this day writes songs, works with many musicians. In 2014, Alena was in a serious depression, she even had to seek help from psychiatrists. Fortunately, now the artist is doing well: she is still in demand in the musical field, married to blues musician Sergei Alekseev. By the way, the couple has been together since 1993.

Nadezhda Meikher-Granovskaya

As part of the group: 2001-2006 (break until 2011).

Luxurious "black" is included in the so-called "golden composition" of the group and stands at the origins of its occurrence. Nadezhda got into the group due to a coincidence. Valery Meladze performed on tour in hometown girls in Khmelnitsky, and the organizer of the concert let slip that the singer was casting in new group. The enterprising girl made a professional photo session and sent it to the Meladze brothers. It was difficult to resist her beauty, and soon Nadia received an invitation to the casting. But in order to get into the squad, she had to part with a few kilograms - that was the condition of the producers. For two years, VIAgra performed as part of Alena Vinnitskaya and Nadezhda Granovskaya. And in 2002, Nadia was going on maternity leave, and the producers were forced to urgently look for a temporary replacement for her.

However, the young mother did not sit on maternity leave for a long time - a month after the birth of her son, she again went on stage. In 2006, the singer left the group for the second time, and in 2009 she returned again. In 2011, Nadezhda finally left the group. Now Granovskaya is not only a singer, but also a successful businesswoman. She owns a fashion boutique, works on her own projects, and teaches master classes. She is married to businessman Mikhail Urzhumtsev, from whom she gave birth to two more children - daughters Anna and Maria.

Tatiana Nainik

Photo: frame from the clip “Stop! Stop! Stop!"

As part of the group: during 2002.

Tatyana briefly graced the group with her presence - she was taken only to replace Nadezhda Granovskaya, who had gone on maternity leave. But the girl seriously counted on a long-term career in the group. The former model managed to appear in only two clips - “Stop! Stop! Stop!" and "Good morning, dad." After Granovskaya left her maternity leave, the producers decided that two brunettes in the group were too much and destroyed the stereotype: a brunette, a blonde and a redhead. Tatyana was asked to leave the project.

After VIA Gra, the girl gave several controversial interviews about her departure from the girls' team. But Tatyana did not worry for a long time: she created her own group Maybe - though not as successful as VIA Gra. In 2008, information appeared in the media that the singer was diagnosed with a "depressive disorder", which was accompanied by panic attacks. Nainik had to go through a difficult period: the death of his father, a terrible diagnosis of cancer in his mother, an attack by hooligans. She spent a lot of money on treatment. At the same time, only Anna Sedokova supported her from her former colleagues at that moment.

Now Tatyana is married to Alexander Terekhov (son of actress Margarita Terekhova), she is raising her daughter Vera.

Anna Sedokova

Photo: frame from the clip "Kill my girlfriend"

As part of the group: 2002-2004.

Anna is still called the star of the famous girl trio. Sedokova went to fame for a long time: from childhood she was engaged in dancing and music, graduated from music school and then the Institute of Culture. Combining the work of a TV presenter and a model, the girl tried to pass the very first casting in the group. But because of young age(Anna was 17 years old) future star was denied. In 2002, the producers reconsidered their decision and invited Sedokova to the group. In 2004, she left the group due to pregnancy.

When Anna announced her decision to leave the team, the fans rebelled. The newcomer Svetlana Loboda was practically boycotted and refused to accept her as a replacement for her beloved Sedokova. But Anna decided to devote herself to her family and her future solo career. By the way, about the family. The star was officially married twice: to football player Valentin Belkevich, to whom she gave her daughter Alina, and then to businessman Maxim Chernyavsky. Married to her second husband, Anna gave birth to a second daughter, Monica.

Anna also tries herself in the cinema. She played roles in the comedy "Pregnant" with Dmitry Dyuzhev.

In April 2017, the singer gave birth to a son, Hector. She decided not to disclose the name of the father of the child.

Vera Brezhneva

Photo: frame from the video "Ocean and Three Rivers"

As part of the group: 2003-2007.

Another representative of the "gold composition" along with Anna Sedokova and Nadezhda Granovskaya. Vera Galushka (this is the singer's maiden name) did not differ in particular beauty in her childhood, she grew up as a quiet and modest girl. And who would have thought that someday she would become one of the sexiest Russian pop stars!

And Vera herself did not think about fame and music. She dreamed of a career as an economist, studied excellently, and was actively involved in sports. By chance, the girl ended up at the group's concert as a spectator and answered the call of the soloists to perform the song with them on stage. But any girl could take the stage! But it was Vera who made up her mind. And this decision turned out to be fateful. The producers noticed her and invited her to the casting. They were just puzzled by the search for a replacement for Alena Vinnitskaya, who was leaving the group. Already in 2003, the same composition appeared to the fans, which entered the history of the group as “golden”: Vera Brezhneva, Anna Sedokova and Nadezhda Granovskaya.

The singer left the group in 2007 to pursue solo career and try your hand at cinema. Brezhneva recorded several hits, starred in the comedies Love in the Big City and Jungle.

Currently, Vera is raising two children: daughters Sonya, born in marriage to Vitaly Voichenko, and Sarah, who appeared in marriage with businessman Mikhail Kiperman.

In 2015, Brezhnev secretly married Konstantin Meladze. The celebration took place in Italy.

Svetlana Loboda

As part of a group: during 2004 (four months).

Svetlana also did not stay long in the group. The girl had a responsible role - to replace Anna Sedokova. But the fans took the decision of the producers with hostility. Haters condemned Loboda's behavior. According to fans, if Anna could present herself seductively and sexually, then Svetlana went too far with eroticism. At the same time, Loboda did not despair and, having left the group, began a solo career. As you can see, quite successful. Especially successfully her work develops over the course of recent years. At least the hits "Your Eyes" and "Superstar" sing all around.

Currently, the singer is raising her daughter Evangelina, born in a civil marriage with dancer and choreographer Andrei Tsar. And in May 2018, Svetlana gave birth to her second daughter, Tilda. The name of the girl's father is a closely guarded secret.

Albina Dzhanabaeva

As part of the group: 2004-2012.

Albina became the new redhead in the group. It was she who replaced Svetlana Loboda, who was originally supposed to replace Anna Sedokova. Backing vocalist Valeria Meladze joined the trio in 2004 and stayed for a long time - right up to 2012! By the way, Dzhanabaeva agreed to act as part of VIA Gra only the second time. But after that, the singer immediately began a very eventful life: in addition to touring and recording studio albums, she studied psychology, was the face of a fashion brand women's clothing and took care of raising her son. In 2012, she began her solo career and starred in leading role in the film by Kirill Serebrennikov "Treason".

Albina is married to Valery Meladze and has two sons, Konstantin and Luka.

Christina Kots-Gotlieb

Photo: frame from the clip "Deceive, but stay"

As part of the group: from January to April 2006.

The former beauty queen and holder of the titles "Miss Donetsk" and "Miss Donbass" managed to light up only in one clip "Deceive, but stay." In the group, the girl worked for only a few months - from January to April.

Christina returned to her modeling career and continued to take part in beauty contests - so, she received another title in 2009, becoming Miss Ukraine Universe.

Soon Kots-Gotlieb joined the Queens group, which previously featured other ex-soloists of VIA Gra: Olga Romanovskaya, Santa Dimopoulos and Tatyana Kotova.

Olga Koryagina

As part of the group: 2006-2007.

Olga became another replacement for the one who again left for maternity leave Nadezhda Granovskaya. A bright brunette can be seen in two clips - “Flower and Knife” and “L.M.L”. In 2007, the girl married businessman Andrei Romanovsky and, due to pregnancy, decided to leave the group.

In 2016, Romanovskaya made her television debut. She replaced Lena Flying and became the face of the famous Revizorro program. Having worked in a new capacity for just a few months, Olga nevertheless decided to return to musical career and became one of the soloists of the Queens group.

She is currently married and has a son, Maxim.

Meseda Bagaudinova

As part of the group: 2007-2009.

Olga Koryagina (Romanovskaya) was replaced by an oriental beauty with graceful features Meseda Bagautdinova. Her exotic beauty instantly captivated the fans of the group, and, fortunately for the producers, she was warmly welcomed as new member. Meseda already had rich experience concert activity- she performed in the international trio "Dreams", which traveled on tour both in Russia and around the world.

After Granovskaya returned to VIA Gro, Meseda left the group. She was even offered a place in another girl's team - "Brilliant". But Meseda was in a position, so she refused.

starting group composition, thus, from which it all began, became two Ukrainian girls, Alena Vinnitskaya and Nadezhda Granovskaya. The history of their arrival in the group turned out to be different. Alena, at that time working for the Ukrainian television company Biz-TV, was invited by Dmitry Kostyuk himself to participate in the group. Another producer was Konstantin Meladze. It was he, together with Dmitry, who was lucky enough to open Nadezhda for the group. The starting point that persuaded him to decide to accept Nadezhda as a member was her amateur photo session.


There are several versions about why the group was named that way. On the one hand, VIA is an abbreviation that stands for "Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble", and "Gra" is translated from Ukrainian language how is game". On the other hand, many believe that the name is a derivative of the surnames of the vocalists, in which "VI" - the beginning of the surname "Vinnitskaya", "A" - the first letter of the name Alena, and "Gra" - respectively, the beginning of the surname of Alena's partner in group, Nadezhda Granovskaya. There is also a version that "Gra" stands for "Voice, Joy, Artistry." But the real reason was that all sorts of transcripts somehow formed the word "VIA Gra", which has the same name with pills that increase sexual potency in men, which was facilitated by the external image and sex appeal of the vocalists. In 2002, the VIA Gra group was shocked by some changes. Has begun new stage in its evolutionary development. The structure was changed - from a duet the team turned into a trio. It all started with the fact that Nadezhda Granovskaya was preparing to become a mother, respectively, at a busy touring activities for a time it was necessary to put up a cross. In order to make up for the temporary loss of Hope, a casting was urgently announced. The producers decided to increase the composition of the participants to three people which was successfully done. The ex-TV presenter was invited to the group Anna Sedokova, who worked on the channels O-TV and " New channel", as well as a model from St. Petersburg - Tatyana Naynik. Without letting the updates "take root", the group continued "right off the bat". A great video was shot for the song “Stop! Stop! Stop!". He showed that the group was moving in right direction and the fact that Anna Sedokova was in the group was extremely beneficial. On September 12, 2002, the shooting of the video for the song "Good Morning, Dad!" ended. This event was marked by the return to service of Nadezhda Granovskaya, who less than a month ago gave birth to a son, who was named Igor. After a certain period of time after the filming of the video, Tatyana leaves the group. golden composition In 2003, again, there were changes. Alena Vinnitskaya decided to start her own solo career. Accordingly, again casting, painful choices, as a result of which Vera Brezhneva. Another "epoch" is being formed, the line-up, which in the camp of the group's fans is often called the golden line-up. Indeed, such a definition in relation to Vera, Anna and Nadezhda is fully justified. This year is becoming very fruitful in terms of creativity of the team. At the beginning, a video clip for the song "Don't leave me, my love!" is filmed. This is followed by the release of the band's second album, Stop! Taken!"
In 2004, Anna Sedokova leaves the group. On an emergency basis, they are looking for a replacement for her, which is found in the person of Svetlana Loboda, but the replacement turned out to be a little unequal, despite the fact that on June 4, 2004 VIA Gra wins the Muz-TV 2004 award, a video clip for the song "Biology" is being shot . Nevertheless, Svetlana is “not accepted” by fans who immediately draw analogies between her and Anna Sedokova.
Despite this, slight dissatisfaction with Svetlana grew and it was decided to part with her. Svetlana is currently pursuing a solo career.
In place of Loboda they take Albina Dzhanabaev, who worked for a long time on backing vocals with Valery Meladze and got into the group on his recommendation. And now everyone should breathe easy, but suddenly Nadya Granovskaya leaves. 2005 year. And the group is urgently looking for a replacement. In a hurry, they take Christina Kotz-Gotlieb. Albina becomes the center - as the strongest vocalist. The group looks like this:
Christina didn't fit in either. I had to urgently take the girl who was on Meladze's backup dancers. The girl is modest and diligent. Her name is Olga Koryagina.

And it would seem... All is well. We are working. It wasn't there! New Olga Koryagina leaves the ViaGra team. Married Albina and Vera did not work for long as a duet, and the producers found a wonderful Meseda.
All of the above line-up changes finished off Vera Brezhnev and she left the team. Meseda and Albina perform wonderfully as a duet... In March 2008, the producers hired a new soloist - the winner of the Miss Russia 2006 contest Tatyana Kotova. In January 2009, there was a reshuffle in the team. Meseda Bagaudinova had to part with the team due to the fact that the soloist of the first line-up of the group and the main old-timer of the team, Nadezhda Meikher, returned to the team on March 22, 2010, Tatyana Kotova finally left the group of her own free will. To replace Tatyana, the producers of the team invited the finalist of the Ukrainian project "Zirok Factory 3" - Eva Bushmina.
Now soloists VIA groups Gra are Nadezhda Meikher-Granovskaya, Albina Dzhanabaeva and Eva Bushmina. For all the time of performances, many participants have passed through the project, and all of them, in the end, in one way or another connect their later life with show business. Alena Vinnitskaya successfully made her solo career in Ukraine. Tatiana Nainik Producer and member of the Maybe trio. Anna Sedokova and Svetlana Loboda actively trying to unwind solo in Russia and Ukraine. Christina Kotz-Gotlieb is in the modeling business. Olga Romanovskaya (Koryagina) shot a video for the song "Lullaby" and after the birth of a child on big stage never returned, but opened her own boutique in Odessa. Left the group in August 2007 Vera Brezhneva decided to try her hand at television and hosted the program “Magic 10”, later she made a successful solo career. Meseda Bagaudinova plans to do a solo project. Tatyana Kotova immediately after leaving the band, she began filming in one of the new Russian TV series and released the solo song "He". The author of the texts and the composer of all the songs of the group is Konstantin Meladze. He, together with Dmitry Kostyuk, performs a producer role. Updated on 08/11/10 15:09: The ex-soloist of the group "VIA Gra" Olga Romanovskaya was naked at the anniversary concert

VIA GRA IS VARIABLE LIKE THE HEART OF BEAUTIES

For more than a decade of existence, the group has changed its composition, but has not changed its idea. And it was to create something fundamentally new.

One can, of course, argue whether such new idea collect women's group of girls with a fantastically sexy appearance. In any case, the first appearance "VIA Gra" did not go unnoticed, the popularity grew every day, and now no one doubts the success of the idea. A group with such a plan was simply doomed to success: the male half of the audience cannot but admire the plasticity of perfect female bodies Well, the female half has someone to look up to.

Attempt number two or number five?

Dmitry Kostyuk, the producer of the group, wanted to assemble a women's group, the members of which should have a stunning sexual appearance to demonstrate outrageous performances and, as KVN people like to joke, when these conditions are met, no one will pay attention to vocal data. After the first casting, three girls were selected. We recorded the first song and even started filming the video. But the coordinated work of the team did not work out and the composition was disbanded. But the idea did not leave the producers.

After some time, “attempt number two” took place. This time the choice was on two vocalists. They became and. Alena at that time worked at the Biz-TV television company, where Dmitry Kostyuk noticed her and invited her to participate in the team. When he and the second producer of the group, Konstantin Meladze, received a photo shoot of Nadezhda, they invited her to a casting, which confirmed that the girl met all the requirements. Before "VIA Gra" By the way, Granovskaya had no vocal experience.

The group got the name, which, as it turned out, means not only an allusion with a known drug. Although many believe that this is not an allusion, but the meaning of the name, because the group's performance has no less effect on the male half of humanity than a well-known medical drug.

In fact, there are several versions explaining the name of the group. One of them: VIA is an abbreviation for “vocal-instrumental ensemble”, and “gra” is translated from Ukrainian as “game”. According to another version, the name is the initial letters of the names of the vocalists: "VI" - from "Vinnitskaya", and "Gra" - from "Granovskaya". Another version: “Gra” is the first letters of the words “Voice, Joy, Artistry”. The latest version is most likely far-fetched. External image sexy vocalists is more associated with pills that improve sexual potency in men. Probably, everyone can decipher the name, as he likes best.

First steps and immediate success

Nadia and Alena (2000)

So, the group was formed, the name was invented. The debut of the first video for the song "Attempt No. 5" took place on the Biz-TV channel in 2000. This date is considered the beginning creative activity team. The clip made a certain sensation, the group was not only noticed, they started talking about it as a new bright phenomenon on the domestic pop scene. A successful song with a corresponding video clip became an excellent application and even in some way " calling card» team. So, with the song "Attempt No. 5", on the second attempt, the group hit the tops of various music charts. The song was liked not only by the listeners, but was also noticed music critics and producers. At the end of the year, only for this song, the group received several music awards: "Stopudov Hit", "Golden Gramophone", "Golden Firebird", and the video was awarded the "Golden Kettle".

The debut video was the starting point on the path to popularity. Moreover, this song is still popular, the group regularly performs it during concert performances, reminding the audience of how it all began. A successful debut was followed by months of hard work. Following "Attempt No. 5", the composition "Meet My Mom" ​​was released. The shooting of the video, however, was not completed. The plot of the video for the song “Hug Me” is in many ways similar to the plot of the unfinished video, the directors even used some fragments of the video for the song “Meet My Mom”.

Path to the heights

Tatiana, Alena, Anna (2002)

For a whole year the group worked hard on their repertoire, and by the end of 2000 seven songs had already been recorded. And in December, the debut first concert took place. The fame of the team grew every day. Increasingly - welcome guests at various television shows, they are bombarded with offers to participate in national concerts. Two more clips delight fans - “I will not return” and “Bomb”. Each new song, album, video, appearance in a TV program or on the pages of magazines (the group is photographed by Playboy, Maxim, 7 Days) contribute to the growing popularity of the group, which successfully tours throughout the country. The same time was marked by another event - the group was invited to take part in the filming of the musical.

The trio of Brezhnev, Granovskaya and Sedokov is often called the “golden line-up” by fans, because in this line-up the group was more productive than ever. A video was released for the song “Do not leave me, my love!”, followed by the second album, “Stop! Taken!" In the summer, the video "Kill my girlfriend" appears.

Having conquered the domestic stage, she is ready to show herself to the countries of Europe and Asia. The English-language clip “Stop! Stop! Stop!", as well as the English-language album of the band of the same name. The first release took place in Japan, where great success performed in the capital. And in the fall of the same year, the album "Biology" was released. Valery Meladze recorded together with "VIA Groy" compositions "Ocean and three rivers" and "There is no more attraction."

Diamond composition of "VIA Gra"

Svetlana, Hope, Vera (2004)

Quite unexpectedly, in May 2004, Anna Sedokova shocked not only fans, but also producers - she left the group because of her pregnancy. The producers are urgently looking for a replacement for Sedokova, this time the choice fell on Svetlana Loboda. Svetlana is sexy and attractive girl, the owner of an unusual jazz voice with a range of 2.5 octaves. But for some reason, the fans “did not accept” the replacement.

2004 was awarded the Muz-TV 2004 award. In the same year, the pan-European release of the album “Stop! Stop! Stop! The vocalists took part in the filming of another musical "Sorochinsky Fair". It should be noted that in this musical one of the group's hits, "Oh, the water spoke is clear," was born.

Hope, Albina, Vera

The group maintained its popularity and was active on stage and in the studio. But dissatisfaction with Svetlana grew, conflicts arose between the vocalists, as a result, it was decided to part with Loboda. Instead, they took Albina Dzhanabaeva, who had already worked for a long time with Valery Meladze as a backing vocalist. The fans called this line-up "diamond" after the release of the video for the song "Diamonds". The composition fell in love with everyone due to its lightness and jazz motive. The diamond line-up recorded a joint work with the TNMK rap team, popular in Ukraine, "There is nothing worse than being like everyone else."

In 2006, two vocalists at once, Vera Brezhneva and Nadezhda Granovskaya, announced their desire to leave the group. Brezhneva wanted to start a solo career, while Granovskaya decided to try something new. This statement caused confusion among the fans of the group and took the producers, Konstantin Meladze and Dmitry Kostyuk, by surprise.

Creative crisis or another change of composition

The departure of two soloists at once did not bode well. The producers had two options: close the project or try to find a replacement. Moreover, both options had their weak sides. What it means to close a well-promoted, extremely popular project is not worth explaining. But finding vocalists for the well-coordinated work of the team is also not an easy task. Fans almost resigned themselves to the collapse of the team. Although the rumors that the “farewell” with the group was only a successful PR move, warmed the hope that the girls would still please with new songs and tours. Only now, no one knew whether it would be a completely new composition or someone from the old one would remain.

In place of Granovskaya, Christina Kots-Gotlieb got into the group. With the new line-up, the group released a new lyric song"Deceive, but stay", in which many listeners saw a parallel with the ongoing events in the team. But new format did not last long, the relationship between the soloists did not work out right away, and instead of Christina, the producers invited Olga Koryagina.

It seemed that the appearance of a new soloist would allow her to continue working calmly, and all the problems were behind her. It looks like the band never planned to stop. continued to delight her fans with new releases and give concerts. In May 2006, a big solo concert took place in St. Petersburg, dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the band.

Meseda and Albina (2007)

Despite the confusion in the composition, she recorded new songs: “L. M. L.", which became a hit in the summer of 2006, "Bomb", released in September, "Flower and Knife", released in November. Moreover, the songs were recorded in two languages ​​- Russian and English, which predetermined the release of the second English-language album, the name of which coincided with the title of the song "L. M.L. This song by that time was already a real hit and sounded in all music broadcasts, taking first place in music tops and chats. However, the second English-language album was not successful. According to the already established tradition, the group starred in New Year's musical"Channel One", with the Russian version of the song "It's raining man".

Duet, trio, duet again

Meseda, Tatiana, Albina (2008)

But here, for a reason already familiar to the group - pregnancy, Olga Koryagina leaves the team. The producers allow her to leave the team without fulfilling her obligations, but also without the possibility of returning. And after Koryagina, Vera Brezhneva leaves the group. Another casting brought Meseda Bagaudinova to the group. The duet recorded the songs "Kisses" and "I'm not afraid." The video for the latter was filmed at a time when the producers decided to return the trio format to the team. In the new video for the song "I'm not afraid" fans "VIA Gra" saw the new soloist of the project - Tatyana Kotova.

The following year was more productive for the band than 2007. There were new songs and new successes. Already in the summer, at the Muz-TV Prize, it was named the “Best Pop Group of the Year”, and their video for the song “Kisses” won in the nomination “ Best video". In the fall, the team shot the video "American Wife" for the soundtrack to the film "Hipsters", released the third collection of songs - "Emancipation", participated in creative evening Konstantin Meladze, and, of course, in New Year's concerts.

"Old Love Doesn't Rust"

Tatyana, Nadezhda, Albina (2009)

Fans of the team are already accustomed to the fact that every year the group changes. 2009 was no exception, but the change in the composition surprised everyone - Nadezhda Granovskaya returned to the group. In this regard, Meseda Bagaudinova had to leave, there is no place for two brunettes in one team. Immediately the girls went on tour in Europe and North America with the My emancipation program, and many posters still featured Meseda Bagaudinova.

Presentation on Russian Radio new song called Antigeisha. At the end of the video filmed for this song, the soloists of the group played real anti-geisha: no chic outfits, no lush hairstyles - an image that was unexpected for the team. at the Russia Movie Awards 2009 ceremony, they presented the award for the best male role and received the award for the best soundtrack - “ American wife”, and in 2009 - the group received the Golden Gramophone statuette for the song Antigeisha.

In mid-March 2010, Tatyana Kotova left the group "for certain reasons." Her place was taken by Eva Bushmina (Yana Shvets). The premiere of the new trio was the song "Get out!". But already in 2011, it was announced that Nadezhda Meikher-Granovskaya was leaving the group, and Santa Dimopoulos would take her place.

The end of VIA Gra or the beginning of modern history?

Eva, Hope, Albina (2010)

Since September 2012, the group has again become a duet, which includes Albina Dzhanabaeva and Eva Bushmina. And again, rumors are swarming that now the group is really on the verge of disintegration. Konstantin Meladze officially confirmed that Santa left the team due to "professional unsuitability." He also stated that the band would soon record new song and remove new clip With new soloist. Who it will be is not yet known.

Thus, over the eleven years of its existence, the composition of the group has changed more than ten times. And everything looks like this is not the last, and not even the penultimate composition "VIA Gra". But one thing is safe to say: the band is a phenomenon in many ways. They have achieved huge popularity, won many awards, and are still ready to conquer new heights, able to amaze and amaze with their songs. AT creative plans there are still a lot of ideas and ideas, but for now we can safely say that it continues to successfully win the hearts of viewers and even listeners.

Santa, Eva, Albina (2011)

DATA

The song "Do not leave me, my love!" became one of the most significant singles in the history of the group. She stayed in the charts for almost 7 months, becoming a mega-hit in 2003.

The clip "Emancipation" is the most expensive that Alan Badoev made in his entire directorial career. Newfangled erotic video cost "VIA Gre" almost 120,000 dollars - "women's emancipation" is expensive!

Abroad, the group cannot use its name due to the threat of a lawsuit from the manufacturer of the drug of the same name, therefore it acts under the name NU VIRGOS.

Eva and Albina (2012)

Almost all ex-soloists "VIA Gra" after leaving the group, they continued their career in show business. Vera Brezhneva can rightly be considered the most successful. The song "Love will save the world" brought the singer unprecedented fame, and on this moment its popularity is even higher than the popularity of the group itself. Vera is followed by Svetlana Loboda, a participant. Svetlana is already mega-popular in Ukraine and is now trying to break through to the top of Olympus in Russia. Alena Vinnitskaya is not far behind Vera and Svetlana, followed by Ana Sedokova.

Updated: November 25, 2017 by: Elena