Dmitry Yurievich Malikov (; born 29 January 1970) is a Russian singer, composer, occasional actor and a recent record producer.

Early life

Dmitry Malikov, who goes by his nickname Dima (Дима), was born in Moscow. His mother, Lyudmila Mikhailovna Vyunkova, was a dancer, and his father, Yuriy Fedorovich Malikov (Юрий Федорович Маликов), was part of a band called

Samotsvety Samotsvety (, which means "''Semiprecious Stones''") is a Soviet VIA band formed in 1971, in Moscow. It became one of the more successful and better known VIA bands, recording a number of hits and serving as a springboard to fame for several Rus ...

(Самоцветы). This combination of parental talent had a large influence in his becoming a musician. In the early 70s, Samotsvety became one of the most popular groups in the USSR, selling several million records. His younger sister, Inna Malikova (Инна Маликова), is also a recording artist. As his father was often on tour, Malikov was brought up by his grandparents.

Music

In 1985 Malikov performed two songs at the ''Soundtrack'' Concert (звуковая дорожка / Zvukovaya Dorozhka) organized by the popular Russian newspaper ''

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'' (Московский Комсомолец), which was his first major performance. In 1994 Malikov released his first album, ''Until Tomorrow'' (До завтра / Do Zavtra), which had been released twice previously, once in 1993 as ''With You'' (С тобой / S Toboy) and in 1992, as ''Searching Soul'' (Поиски Души / Poiski Dushi). This was a compilation of his early hits, and the albums were nearly identical. He also released a second album in 1994, titled ''Come to Me'' (Иди ко мне / Idi Ko Mne). In 1996, Malikov released an album called ''Fear of Flying'' (Страх полета / Strah Polyeta). The 1998 release of ''My Distant Star'' (Звезда моя далекая / Zvezda Moya Dalyokaya) saw one of his most successful singles, "You're the Only One" (Ты одна, ты такая / Ti Odna, Ti Takaya). 2000's ''Beads'' (Бисер / Biser) continued Malikov's progression as an artist, with the inclusion of several hard-hitting tracks (including the title track) favoring harder synth sounds. A compilation of instrumentals, 2001's ''Game'' (Игра / Igra), showcased Malikov's creativity. The album contained many ethereal arrangements reminiscent of ''Fear of Flying''. While all songs showcased his pianistic prowess, one in particular, "Wanderer" (Странник / Strannik) ends with a chilling classical climax. Perhaps the most innovative song is the 1955 standard, "

Moscow Nights "Moscow Nights", originally titled "Leningrad Nights", is a Soviet patriotic song written by Mikhail Matusovsky and composed by Vasily Solovyov-Sedoy. It was later covered as "Midnight in Moscow" by Kenny Ball. Composition and initial succ ...

" (Подмосковные вечера / Podmoskovnye Vechera), backed by jazz drums and a chorus of crickets chirping in time. 2002 saw a return to Malikov's thoroughly-enjoyable pop songwriting with ''Love Story''.

Pianomania

In 2006, Malikov brought Pianomania (PIANOMANIЯ) – a mixture of instrumental music, dance shows and colorful performances to life. In December 2010, in France, Dmitry Malikov presented a show of classical music Symphonic Mania – creative development and a new vision of the project PIANOMANIYA.

Awards

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(Deserved Artist) of Russia'' (Заслуженный артист России) (22 November 1999) *''World's Best-Selling Recording Artist of the Year'' category –

World Music Awards The World Music Awards was an international award show founded in 1989 under the patronage of Albert II, Prince of Monaco and co-founder/executive producer John Martinotti. The event was based in Monte Carlo. Awards were presented to the worl ...

(1995) *'' People's Gold Grammophone'' (народной "Золотой граммофон") – Russian Radio (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2015, 2019) *''Hundred-Percent Hit'' (Стопудовый хит) – Hit FM (Хит-FM) (1998, 1999, 2000) , - ! colspan="3" style="background: cyan;" ,

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Discography

DVDs

Filmography

# 1992 — Увидеть Париж и умереть — ''Юра Орехов'' # 1996 — Старые песни о главном 2 — ''physics teacher'' # 1997 — Старые песни о главном 3 — ''Аркадий from the "Start" / singer at the disco'' # 2001 — Старые песни о главном. Постскриптум # 2005—

2006 2006 was designated as the International Year of Deserts and Desertification. Events January * January 1– 4 – Russia temporarily cuts shipment of natural gas to Ukraine during a price dispute. * January 12 – A stampede during t ...

— Моя прекрасная няня (103 серия «Любовь и супчик», 133 серия «Долгожданная свадьба!») — '' камео'' # 2006 — Здрасьте, я ваше папо! # 2008 — И всё-таки я люблю… (soundtrack) # (12 September 2012 – September 2016)

Spokoynoy nochi, malyshi! ''Good Night, Little Ones!'' () is a long-running Russian-language children's television program. Continuously broadcast since 1964 (premiered during the Soviet era), it airs on the Carousel channel. The program's presenters have included Vale ...

("") (Presenter, himself)

Personal life

In 1999, he married Elena Izakson. They have two children: daughter Stefania (born 2000) and son Mark (born 2018).

References

External links

Official Dmitry Malikov's websiteDmitry Malikov at Peoples.ru
{{DEFAULTSORT:Malikov, Dmitry 1970 births Living people Singers from Moscow Moscow Conservatory alumni Russian male singer-songwriters Russian singer-songwriters People's Artists of Russia Russian male composers Soviet male composers Honored Artists of the Russian Federation Russian television presenters Russian record producers 20th-century Russian male singers 21st-century Russian male singers Winners of the Golden Gramophone Award