The guests of the concert noted that the smart, slender and stylish hero of the day looks much younger than his years. After each song, the audience, who packed the hall to capacity, bathed Lev Leshchenko in deafening applause and showered him with bouquets.

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Journalists followed the cheerful birthday man on his heels and asked him several times during the evening how old he felt. After the first branch, the performer laughed it off: "To all 80!" When the concert ended, Leshchenko threw himself another ten years: "For all 90!" However, even though the artist was tired, he still shone with happiness.

Lev Valeryanovich was congratulated on his 75th birthday by his colleagues: Grigory Leps, Tamara Gverdtsiteli, Vyacheslav Dobrynin, Nikolai Baskov, Stas Mikhailov, Jasmine, Lolita, Alexander Marshal, Alexander Buinov, the ensemble "Yalla", "Turetsky Choir", "New Gems" , Philip Kirkorov, Valery Meladze and dozens of other wonderful artists, as well as Leshchenko's bosom friends - Gennady Khazanov and Vladimir Vinokur.

Shone on stage and Yana Churikova. The sexy TV presenter literally riveted the views of the audience. She chose a bold dress with an extreme neckline for a concert in the Kremlin. It is for such beautiful forms that designers create their masterpieces.

Surprised with her stylish outfit and singer Lolita. The stylist was clearly in a great mood when he chose a bright red dress for the singer, which emphasized only the dignity of the star. And the neckline, and the folds in the abdomen, and the mesh on the face - everything looked appropriate and stylish. Feather Sharks gave Lolita a perfect score for her outfit.

“I have known Lev Leshchenko for 20 years, but I became a fan of him 45 years ago,” said smiling Milyavskaya. “I remember how my grandmother and mother were in love with him. This is a stunningly handsome man even now, but then his appearance was perceived as real miracle. He's really sexy. After all, sex is a smile, it's a walk, it's a voice. He still manages to drive you crazy!"

Valery Meladze did not spare compliments for a friend. "I had the honor of repeatedly not only performing together, but also relaxing. Leo is the real soul of the company, a real man. To be honest, our gatherings are not always sober, but Lev Valeryanovich never loses human dignity, for which I have infinite respect!" – admitted the singer.

Summing up the evening, the hero of the day shared the secret of happiness. "Remember! Form without content does not ring! Find your place, engage in socially useful work and become happy!" Leshchenko advised.

In the final, Lev Valeryanovich heartily performed the all-time hit "Victory Day" - a song from which Russians have tears in their eyes. The audience gave the artist a standing ovation. Even when the blue velvet curtain fell and the stage was empty, the composition continued to sound. The crowd, slowly leaving the Kremlin, continued to sing "Victory Day", and eyewitnesses were surprised at the solidarity of people who had really enjoyed the evening. The TV version of the concert, organized by MS Production, will soon be shown on the First Channel.

On February 1, the legend of the national stage celebrates its anniversary. In 2017, the People's Artist of the Russian Federation turns 75, of which he devoted 55 years to musical creativity. Traditionally, Leshchenko will celebrate his anniversary on the stage of the Kremlin Palace, where dozens of stars of Russian show business will perform.

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On his 75th birthday, Lev Leshchenko invited many friends who happily agreed to perform at the artist's anniversary concert. According to him, several dozen numbers will be presented on the stage, which will be performed by the "Gems" ensemble and many other Russian pop stars. Composers and poets David Tukhmanov, and will also take part in the anniversary of Lev Leshchenko.

Lev Leshchenko was born in 1942 in Moscow into a military family. He was half an orphan at the age of one when his mother died. As a result, Lev Valeryanovich was brought up by the "son of the regiment" - his father often took him to a military unit, where he gradually grew up next to the soldiers. Leshchenko began to dream of a creative career as a child. He listened to songs and dreamed of a big stage.

From adolescence, the "vociferous" Lev Leshchenko conquered the city scenes during various kinds of competitions, after which he decided to enter GITIS. From the first attempt, the artist failed to become a student of a prestigious university - he failed the exams and went to serve in the army. But in 1964, after the end of the service, Lev Valeryanovich still managed to pass the examination competition, at which the teachers marked him as a promising performer.

The creative career of Lev Leshchenko started in 1966 - then he first appeared on the stage of the Moscow Operetta Theater, with which he actively toured the USSR in the following years. By the end of the 70s, Lev Valeryanovich had earned a number of prestigious awards and was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR. By that time, the artist already had his own solo program, which included the legendary hits "Thank you for the silence", "The attraction of the earth", "The Nightingale Grove", "We Can't Live Without Each Other", "Parents' House" and many others.

In 1990, Lev Leshchenko created the Musical Agency Theater, which a year later received the status of the State Theater. Today, the "brainchild" of Leshchenko unites several large teams, and also collaborates with almost all pop stars, not only in Russia, but also in neighboring countries. For his contribution to the development of the music industry in Russia in 1999, the nominal star of Lev Leshchenko was opened on the Star Square of the Rossiya State Central Concert Hall.

For my creative biography Lev Leshchenko has recorded more than 10 records and albums, performed dozens of author's songs. In 2001, a book by Lev Leshchenko called "Apology of Memory" was published - in it the artist spoke about his contemporaries and revealed the secrets of his personal life. In the winter of 2002, Lev Leshchenko was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, fourth degree.

Today, Lev Leshchenko is full of strength and energy, he does not even allow farewell to the audience in his thoughts - the artist continues to rise to new creative heights, because even at 75 he has not a moment of peace.

The legendary artist has been on the stage for 55 years, decades passed, the authorities changed, the fashion for artists and music, and Lev Leshchenko continues to delight the audience with his work and invites everyone to celebrate his 75th birthday with him!
One of the most beloved and popular performers of the national stage, Lev Leshchenko, on February 1, 2017, will present his anniversary program on the famous stage of the State Kremlin Palace. Surrounded by specially created scenery, on the huge stage of the country's most eminent hall, Lev Valerianovich will perform not only his golden hits, but also new songs that have already become hits. The anniversary evening will not do without guests - without the main stars of our stage, who consider it an honor to greet the great artist and his audience with their skill: Iosif Kobzon, Alexander Rosenbaum, Vladimir Vinokur, Philip Kirkorov, Gennady Khazanov, Vyacheslav Dobrynin, Igor Krutoy, Stas Mikhailov, Nadezhda Babkina, Valery Meladze, Nikolai Baskov, Tamara Gverdtsiteli, Anatoly Yarmolenko, Alexander Buynov, Lolita, Alexander Marshal, Laima Vaikule, Farukh Zakirov, Tanya Bulanova, Jasmine, Soso Pavliashvili, Alsou and many others!
Lev Leshchenko is, first of all, a standard of sophistication and nobility, rare in modern times. Own, special musical style, restrained, wise manner of communicating with the audience, distinguishes Leshchenko in the pop community. The songs of L. Leshchenko are not only romantic, they are genuinely touching and sincere. The lyrics touch the most subtle strings of the soul, and the music captures the listeners, and makes almost every new song by Lev Leshchenko an undoubted hit.
Every year, People's Artist of Russia Lev Leshchenko gives dozens of concerts, gathering full houses all over Russia, and the public's interest in his work has not dried up for decades! During the glorious journey on the stage, the artist gave more than 10,000 concerts! He has over 700 songs in his repertoire! To this day, the singer is at the peak of his form, which the performers call the "golden time".
On behalf of Lev Leshchenko, we invite everyone to spend this exclusive anniversary evening with us, which, undoubtedly, will be remembered by the singer's fans for a long time!

The legendary artist has been on the stage for 55 years, decades passed, the authorities changed, the fashion for artists and music, and Lev Leshchenko continues to delight the audience with his work and invites everyone to celebrate his 75th birthday with him!
One of the most beloved and popular performers of the national stage, Lev Leshchenko, on February 1, 2017, will present his anniversary program on the famous stage of the State Kremlin Palace. Surrounded by specially created scenery, on the huge stage of the country's most eminent hall, Lev Valerianovich will perform not only his golden hits, but also new songs that have already become hits. The anniversary evening will not do without guests - without the main stars of our stage, who consider it an honor to greet the great artist and his audience with their skill: Iosif Kobzon, Alexander Rosenbaum, Vladimir Vinokur, Philip Kirkorov, Gennady Khazanov, Vyacheslav Dobrynin, Igor Krutoy, Stas Mikhailov, Nadezhda Babkina, Valery Meladze, Nikolai Baskov, Tamara Gverdtsiteli, Anatoly Yarmolenko, Alexander Buynov, Lolita, Alexander Marshal, Laima Vaikule, Farukh Zakirov, Tanya Bulanova, Jasmine, Soso Pavliashvili, Alsou and many others!
Lev Leshchenko is, first of all, a standard of sophistication and nobility, rare in modern times. Own, special musical style, restrained, wise manner of communicating with the audience, distinguishes Leshchenko in the pop community. The songs of L. Leshchenko are not only romantic, they are genuinely touching and sincere. The lyrics touch the most subtle strings of the soul, and the music captures the listeners, and makes almost every new song by Lev Leshchenko an undoubted hit.
Every year, People's Artist of Russia Lev Leshchenko gives dozens of concerts, gathering full houses all over Russia, and the public's interest in his work has not dried up for decades! During the glorious journey on the stage, the artist gave more than 10,000 concerts! He has over 700 songs in his repertoire! To this day, the singer is at the peak of his form, which the performers call the "golden time".
On behalf of Lev Leshchenko, we invite everyone to spend this exclusive anniversary evening with us, which, undoubtedly, will be remembered by the singer's fans for a long time!

Ignorance and stupidity.

After the army, yesterday's soldier came to GITIS. By that time, the exams had already ended, but Leo was given a chance, because he was remembered. Leshchenko sang the aria, but the artist's data did not impress admission committee did not produce. The army feuilleton, which the future artist read, only caused laughter. The feuilleton was recognized as mediocre, but they were accepted to the university for "denseness."
However, the study of Lev Leshchenko transformed. A year later, no one doubted that a real artist was studying on the course. As a sophomore, Lev Leshchenko went to work at the Operetta Theater. His first role was as a sinner in a production of Orpheus in Hell. The artist had to say only two words: "Let me warm up." As Lev Valeryanovich himself says, he studied with Pokrovsky, Goncharov, Anisimov, Efros and Zavadsky.
At the same time, work began at the Mosconcert. Then Lev Leshchenko was in the trainee group of the Operetta. And during the summer holidays, the artist traditionally went on tour around the USSR with concert teams.

Creation.
In 1966, Lev Leshchenko became an artist of the Moscow Operetta Theater. And five years later, already a soloist-vocalist of the USSR State Radio and Television. In the spring of 1970, the artist became the winner - laureate of the fourth All-Union competition of variety artists. Two years later, Lev Valeryanovich is already a laureate of competitions in Sopot (Poland) and "Golden Orpheus" (Bulgaria). In 1977, the singer was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR, a year later he was awarded the Lenin Komsomol Prize. In 1980, Lev Leshchenko became the owner of the Order of Friendship of Peoples, and three years later he was awarded the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR for outstanding services. In 1985, the Order of the Badge of Honor appeared in the artist's piggy bank. In 1990, Lev Leshchenko became the head of the theater of variety performances "Musical Agency".
Two years later, the theater was given the status of a state theater. The Temple of Art is mainly engaged in organizing tour and concert events, presentations and creative evenings. "Musical Agency" today unites several teams and collaborates with most pop stars in Russia and neighboring countries. Over the years of its existence, the theater has staged and filmed the musical film “Military Romance”, the anniversary program “On the Wave of My Memory” by David Tukhmanov and the video film “Anniversary ... Anniversary ... Anniversary ...”, in addition, the program “10 Years of the Russian Emergencies Ministry” was released, as well as the musical show "STAR and young" was presented. For more than ten years, Lev Leshchenko has been working as a teacher at the Gnessin Musical and Pedagogical Institute. His students became quite famous on the stage. These are Marina Khlebnikova, Olga Arefieva, Katya Lel, Varvara and others. In his creative life, Lev Leshchenko has released more than 10 records, magnetic albums and CDs. These are “Lev Leshchenko”, “Gravity of the Earth”, “Lev Leshchenko and the Spektr group”, “In the circle of friends”, “Something for the soul”, “ White color bird cherry”, “The Best Songs of Lev Leshchenko”, “Not a Minute of Peace”, “Fragrance of Love”, “Memories”, “World of Dreams” and “Simple Motif”. The artist has released more than ten minions. Lev Leshchenko performs dozens of songs on author's and composite records of composers. On the Square of Stars of the concert hall "Russia" in 1999, the nominal star of Lev Valeryanovich Leshchenko was laid. In 2001, a book by Lev Leshchenko entitled "Apology of Memory" was published. In it, the artist talks about his contemporaries and about his life. In the winter of 2002, Lev Leshchenko received another medal. This time he was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, fourth degree.

Voice.
Lev Leshchenko has a voluminous, soft, low baritone. At the same time, a courageous velvety timbre. Due to his voice, and thanks to his appearance, in his youth and middle age, the artist was highly popular. At the same time, the singer always had a good figure, a kind and charming smile, a modest and sometimes shy demeanor in public. His image always contrasts with the assertive, harsh, grotesque demeanor on stage of Vladimir Vinokur. It is with him that the singer often performs in tandem.
In 2011, the artist participated in the TV project "The Phantom of the Opera" on Channel One.

Interesting Facts.
The artist is fond of basketball, tennis, swimming. He acts not only as a fan, but also as the honorary president of the basketball club of the city of Lyubertsy "Triumph". The singer himself is also actively involved in sports.

Personal life.
Since 1978, Lev Leshchenko has been married. His wife is Irina Pavlovna Leshchenko, born in 1954. She graduated from the University of Budapest.

Lukoil.
According to Forbes, Lev Leshchenko is the oil giant's corporate poet. It was he who wrote the verses for the corporate anthem: “We walked along the highway, climbed right through, Digged into the ground, froze in the tundra, Fate tested us for a break, And then life did not seem like paradise to us.”