Andrey Grigoriev-Apollonov: biography and personal life of the redhead from "Ivanushki"

Our hero today is Grigoryev-Apollonov Andrey ("Ivanushki International"). Do you want to know where he was born and studied? How did you meet your future wife? Then we recommend reading the article from the beginning to the end.

Andrei Grigoriev-Apollonov: biography, family

He was born on July 26, 1970 in the sunny city of Sochi. In what kind of family was the future musician brought up? His father, Henry Svyatoslavovich, was a surgeon. For several years the man was in charge of a children's hospital in Sochi. Now he is no longer alive.

As for the singer's mother (Margarita Andreevna), she worked as administrator of the Sochi Winter Theater. The woman was engaged in the upbringing of two children - the youngest son of Andrey and the eldest daughter of Julia (born in 1965). Friends and neighbors knew her as an honest and hardworking person. In 2014, Margarita Andreyevna died at the age of 80.

Childhood and youth

From an early age, Andryusha showed interest in art. He liked to draw, sing and dance. At the age of 7, his parents recorded a son in a music school, where he studied piano. Andrei was pleased to attend classes.

In normal school, he studied well. Teachers have always praised Grigoriev-Apollonov for active participation in the life of the class. Our hero was a regular participant in school theater productions and amateur art competitions.

At the age of 16 Andrei Grigoriev-Apollonov got a job as a model. A tall guy with a bright appearance participated in photo sessions and fashion shows.

At the age of 18, the red-haired handsome man changed his field of activity. He was appointed director-producer at the Theater of Fashion, located in Sochi.

Studying at the university and the beginning of the creative path

After graduation from high school, Andrei Grigoriev-Apollonov went to the pedagogical school. Having received the long-awaited diploma, the guy got a job in the specialty. True, he worked as a school teacher for only 3 months.

Purposeful and confident young man decided to continue education. In 1991, Andrew went to Moscow, where the first time he entered the GITIS. His choice fell on the variety department. It is worth noting that our hero graduated from the Institute in absentia.

In 1992, the red-haired guy took part in a creative contest. The professional jury recognized him as the winner. Thanks to this, Grigoriev-Apollonov was able to perform in the troupe of the Warsaw Drama Theater. Until 1994, he played in the musical "Metro". The team went on tour in the US. There the musical did not cause such enthusiasm, as in Warsaw, so the troupe had to leave America ahead of time.

Ivanushki International

In 1994, on his return to Moscow, Andrei Grigoriev-Apollonov met a talented musician and poet Igor Sorin. The guys thought about creating their own band. Later they were joined by the burning brunette Cyril Andreev. The guys started recording the song and rehearsing. In 1995, Russian citizens learned about the emergence of a new group called "Ivanushki International." Igor Matvienko became the producer of these talented guys.

In 1996, the debut album "Ivanushki" - "Of course, he" was presented to the listeners. The group immediately gained popularity among Russian youth. The men's trio was invited to perform in nightclubs and concert venues. In March 1998 Igor Sorin left the group. Six months later he died, having fallen from the balcony of the 6th floor.

For several years, Oleg Yakovlev spoke with Andrey Grigoriev-Apollonov and Kirill Andreev. However, in February 2013, he left the team. The reasons for such a decision are not disclosed. He was not able to find a replacement until a few months later. A native of Ukraine - Kirill Turichenko became a new soloist of "Ivanushki".

Personal life

Our hero has always liked a slender blonde. This can be seen by looking at the photos of his chosen ones. The first (civil) wife of Andrei Grigoriev-Apollonov - singer Maria Lopatova. They did not live long together. At first, love and mutual understanding reigned in their relationship. However, over time, Masha and Andrew have accumulated a lot of claims to each other. As a result, the couple decided to part ways. Soon Maria Lopatova married a basketball player Andrei Kirilenko. Now they bring up four children (three relatives and one receptionist).

Andrei Grigoriev-Apollonov also was not long in the status of a bachelor. At one of the parties, organized by his friends, the guy got acquainted with the charming blonde Marina Bankova. It was love at first sight. Andrew did everything to make the beautiful woman pay attention to him. And he succeeded. Marina was 17 at the time. But during her acquaintance with Andrei she "threw" herself two years. All the secret, as is known, becomes obvious. Our hero managed to know the real age of the girl, but it did not upset him at all. A week later, Andrew went to Marina's parents to ask for their daughter's hands and blessings. Soon the lovers began to live under one roof. Formally formalize their relationship, they did not hurry.

Wedding

In 2003, Andrei Grigoriev-Apollonov's wife gave birth to his first child, a sweet little son. The boy received a beautiful Russian name - Ivan. For a long time the couple dreamed of a second baby. And it seems that their prayers were heard in the heavenly chancery.

In March 2008, the couple had a second son, Artemy. Singer immediately made a proposal to Marina. Touched to tears, the girl agreed. Their wedding was held in the capital's restaurant "Harem". Among the invited were close friends and relatives of the newlyweds, as well as colleagues of Andrey.