ВИА Самоцветы | en

Formed in 1971, VIA Samotsvety (Самоцветы in Russian, translated as Gems) was a Soviet pop/rock group, extremely popular in USSR. During more than 20 years of its history the group produced a number of hits which still remain familiar tunes in all Ex-USSR countries. The group was created by Yury Malikov who remained the group's producer until it was disbanded in early 1990s. Samotsvety's lineup has been gradually changing and since mid-70s many visible Soviet pop stars were members of the group. Initially, the Samotsvety's repertoire was greatly influenced by The Beatles and other groups of 60-s. The group performed...

Released in English as Nu Virgos. Girls-band Ukrainian group singing in Russian. Produced by well-known Constantin Meladze (also - brother of famous Russian singer Valery Meladze). Their name means “Viagra” and “The Band “Gra” simultaneous - it’s play on words. Girls look pretty sexy on stage and singing the corresponding songs - this is the one of the keys of their extraordinary popularity both in Russia and Ukraine. Members from November 2013 to present: Миша Романова, Erika Gerceg and Anastasia Kozhevnikova. .