About Maria Pakhomenko
Lived 1937 – 2013 (aged 75). Maria Pakhomenko was a Russian singer, actor and opera singer.
Maria Leonidovna Pakhomenko (; 25 March 1937 – 8 March 2013) was a Soviet and Russian singer, a holder of the title of People's Artist of Russia since 1999.
The song that brought her fame was Kachaet, kachaet... that she recorded for the theater play Idu na Grozu in 1963. In 1971, Pakhomenko became the first of Soviet singers to win the Grand Prix at the Golden Orpheus song contest.
Several music films were shot about her, one of which was acquired by 13 countries.
Discography Singles and EPs "" (1966) "" (1966) "" (1966) (feat. Eduard Khil) "" (1970) "" / "" (1971) "" (1971) "" (1971) "" (1972) "" (1973) "" (1973) "" (1973) "" (1974) "" / "" (1974) "" / "" / "" (1974) "" / "" (1975) "" / "" (1977) "" (1978) "" (1981) (feat. Eduard Khil)
Compilations 2002 — 2005 —
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Who was Maria Pakhomenko?
Soviet and Russian singer (1937-2013)
When was Maria Pakhomenko born?
Maria Pakhomenko was born on 25 March 1937 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Maria Pakhomenko die?
Maria Pakhomenko died on 8 March 2013 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Maria Pakhomenko's occupation?
Maria Pakhomenko was a singer, actor and opera singer.
What nationality was Maria Pakhomenko?
Maria Pakhomenko was Russian.
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