Valeria Galimova

Valeria Dmitrievna Galimova, in (July 7, 1994, Kamensk-Uralsky) is a classical guitarist from Russia.

Biography

She began studying classical guitar at the age of eight under Dmitry Milovanov at Music School No. 1 in Kamensk-Uralsky, Russia. She later pursued further training at the Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, studying with Roman Zorkin and Anastasia Bardina, before graduating from the Russian Academy of Gnessin under Professor Artyom Dervoed. At fourteen, she was invited to participate as both an artist and jury member at an international children’s festival competition in Puebla, Mexico.

Over the years, Galimova has received several awards, including a Prize of the President of Russia and a gold medal at the Delphic Games in 2014. She has won ten first prizes in various Russian and international competitions. She has been selected as a scholar at the International Guitar Festival Rust, which features emerging classical guitarists.

Her work includes performances, educational activities, and participation in competitions and festivals in Europe, Russia, and other regions.