The Russian singer's son died of cancer & nbsp. Tatyana Markova, husband Tatyana Markova biography personal life

The star of Tatyana Markova lit up at the dawn of the 1990s. Bright appearance, outfits that evoked for those years and a unique timbre of voice could not leave listeners indifferent. “White dress”, “Remember”, “What I have done in my life”, “Someone else's wife” and many other hits sounded at every disco in our country. Years passed, and suddenly Tatyana disappeared from the field of view of fans. For a long time, nothing was heard about her, and relatively recently, unexpectedly for many, Markova resumed her concert activity. We contacted the artist and found out what made her leave the stage and then return, and how her life has evolved all this time.

The generation of the nineties remembers all the hits of Tatyana Markova - these are “I hate loving”, and “Remember” and, of course, “White Dress”. Whatever the song, the story of life, painfully familiar to many women. Tatyana put her own feelings and emotions into her texts, and this could not but resonate with her listeners.

25 years ago, Markova's concerts were held to full house, and the audience gave her a standing ovation for a long time.

The singer always repeated that she sincerely loves her job. The more incomprehensible for many was its abrupt disappearance from all radars. Markova stopped not only performing, but also getting in touch with the press and her fans. Later it turned out that a terrible thing happened in her life: her son Alexander died of cancer. It took years to cope with the loss, to find the strength to live, and then return to the stage.

website: Tatyana, in the 1990s you were a popular singer. Was it difficult for you to take your first steps on the stage?
In reality, everything happened very banally - I came to Moscow to the VIA "Six Young" and at that time had no idea what show business was.

Life is arranged in such a way that it is not always possible to overcome these difficulties. So it was with me - not all peaks were taken at once. But my music, songs - everything that lives in me helped me to survive and continue to do what I love.

website: In your life, events occurred that would break many. So, there was a period associated with a serious illness. What helped you get back on your feet and continue making music?

T. M .: At that time I was already married to Viktor Markov (part-time producer of Tatiana, - approx. site).

“In 1985, doctors diagnosed me with which I could only survive by giving birth to a child. Thanks to my husband and, probably, God, we succeeded - I am alive, and I have a beautiful daughter Lera.

As one of my lyrics says: “But my best song has not yet been sung.” Probably, then I still didn’t finish singing and didn’t finish writing something.

website: Your husband Viktor Markov was your support and support. What is your relationship like today(Tatiana and Viktor are divorced, - site note)?

T.M.: In our time, it is impossible to hide from people or impose your lies on someone. Now it is very difficult to hide something - everyone knows everything thanks to the Internet, I'm not talking about newspapers and magazines. I will say right away that Markov was noticed at the very first concert of my new tour. Someone posted his photo on the Web and wrote: “Viktor is on the rope again, he and Tatyana are together again!”.

T.M.: Yes, Victor was there, he sat with the sound engineer and, as usual, prompted and helped. Markov and I have been together since 1980, there were different periods in our lives - we both parted and divorced. But today we have a great relationship - I still cook Markov his favorite borscht and make various goodies. He constantly comes to me with his containers and says: “I want soup!”. And I openly say to everyone: “As long as I can cook soup with meatballs for Viktor, I will do so much! He does not recognize others. In addition, our granddaughter was born this year.

T.M.: We had poignant moments. But now there is something valuable and expensive that we created together - our family, children and grandchildren. Victor, as a producer, has invested so much time and effort into a project called Tatyana Markova ... To cross out all this would be deadly for both of us.

“Is it possible to erase from your life the most precious thing that you have? I repeat once again, today Victor and I have excellent relations. And I will tell you a secret that I constantly tell him: “Vitenka, my dear, if your eyes are still looking at young girls - please! I'll cook you borscht anyway!"

I never hid that I love doing housework. I am a Soviet woman who, when she comes back from a tour, relaxes in the kitchen. A frequent picture at my house - I didn’t have time to sort out my suitcase, but I already tell my housekeeper: “I went!”. And she already knows and asks in response: “Relax at the stove?”. I love to cook, and all my relatives know about it. That's why Victor comes to me with his saucepans - in all the years he has not found a better cook.

website: Today you and Viktor Markov have a more conscious and mature relationship?

T. M .: Yes, Victor is my own person. I know for sure if I need any help, he will immediately rush. For example, I'm going on tour soon, but I have a little Chihuahua dog named Chloe to look after. Who do you think will take it from me? Of course, Markov! I prepare containers of turkey, rice, zucchini for Chloe, tell Vita how to feed her, and I don't have to worry.

website: But still, what caused the breakup? Is it the death of a son?

T. M .: I don’t think that it was the death of my son that influenced our separation. Probably, this event left its mark, in any case, shook everything that had been built for so long.

“Because of the loss of my son, I left the stage. This is the most painful topic for me, which I would not like to delve into. Sasha would have been 36 this year…”

Fortunately, today I have a beautiful daughter and granddaughter. I have always been called the crazy mother. I was a mother hen for my children. I think that now I am no less crazy grandmother - all the most beautiful things I see, I buy for my granddaughter.

website: Relatively recently, you resumed concert activity. And the first city where your concert took place was your native Volgograd. Why exactly him?

T. M .: I was very offended by Moscow - it gave me a lot, but I had to pay dearly for it. I was leaving for my beloved Volgograd and thought that I would live on the banks of the Volga, take care of my garden, grow beautiful and tasty tomatoes and not think about anything.

Then I started to go to social networks and see what was happening in the communities dedicated to my work. I even called one of the administrators of such a group. And he told me: “Tatyana Mikhailovna, I have loved you for 20 years!” I told him: “How old are you, son?”. It turned out, only 27! (Laughs.)

And most importantly, I was haunted by the written works, of which there are still a lot ... And so it all began. In 2014, the concert in Volgograd was a great success. But from that moment everything somehow calmed down, and in 2016 I returned to Moscow.

T.M.: I realized that I need to do everything in Moscow, and not in Volgograd. It is very inconvenient to constantly wander between the capital, the recording studio and the dacha. Moreover, all my musicians are in Moscow. Not so long ago, I played nine concerts and will soon be going on tour again.

website: Are you satisfied with what is happening in your life now?

T.M.: I am glad that I can offer people my creativity, and what lives in me is born in songs. I am satisfied when I see happiness and joy in people's eyes. To see that they like my performances, and they ask to come again, is the most important thing for me.

“I don’t impose myself on anyone, and this is very important for an artist.”

website: Don't you miss the old days?

T. M .: If I didn’t get bored, I would sit at home. It seems to me that an artist is a child who wants to bathe in the rays of glory and see a response to his work, and the answer must be, of course, positive.

If we talk about the 1990s, then it was much easier for artists. Especially in financial terms - they sent you a bag of money from somewhere in the north immediately for 10-20 concerts, and you went on tour. That's 100% upfront! (Laughs.) Today, I still have to remind people of myself - many years have been lost. But the happiness is that the fans ask not to leave them anymore, and I promised that I would be there.

"Hometown" decided to find out what our once famous compatriot has been doing all these years, as well as about her plans for the future, and visited the singer during her stay in the hero city.

The image of a "crazy woman" is in the past

As soon as we entered the apartment rented by Tatyana Markova, she immediately apologized that she had nothing to treat us with.

This has never happened! Usually my table is bursting with dishes when guests come to me, - Markova began to make excuses. - I can offer only apples, because now I eat exclusively these fruits.

It turned out that apples are the secret of the beautiful appearance of the star. At 60, Tatyana Markova looks great. By the concert, she plans to lose 10 kg, so now she is on an apple diet.

Another nuance caught our eye when we saw the star of the early 90s - her hairstyle. The fact is that most viewers and fans remember her with lush hair. Now Tatyana has a completely different styling.

I used to have the image of a kind of crazy woman with disheveled hair and curvaceous. But this image was more scenic than everyday. Since I have rarely been on stage lately, it’s more convenient for me with just such a hairstyle, although just a couple of years ago I was going to please my fans again with my work. Fate has made its own adjustments, - Tatyana Mikhailovna said with sadness in her eyes.

heavy loss

The reason why Markova did not return to show business is tragic. In 2012, her 31-year-old son Alexander died of cancer of the lymph nodes.

Life raises us on the crest of a wave, and lowers us to the very bottom. But someone will drown, and someone will be able to go with the flow. We learned that Sasha was ill and he had a few days left to live when we went with her husband to the registry office for her daughter's wedding, Tatyana recalls. - We had no right to overshadow Leray such a holiday. It was very difficult for me. I couldn't even think about it. I went into myself, withdrew and did not want anything. And even more so, I didn’t think about returning to the stage, although Sasha really wanted this.

When grief came to Tatyana's family, she and her husband Viktor separated after 25 years of marriage.

Markov and I were unable to maintain our relationship. Somehow everything came crashing down... It was hard. Maybe in 25 years we got tired of each other. For a while, we didn't get along very well. But after the death of their son, they nevertheless rallied. Now Victor and I are the closest friends, - says our compatriot.

Her daughter Valeria also helped Tatyana to survive the grief.

Lera is extraordinary and talented. She is my salvation. It is a pity that she has not given grandchildren yet. But I really look forward to them, - the singer says with a smile.

Two years after the tragedy, Tatyana Markova, as she says, more or less came to her senses and can even talk about this topic. Now, according to her, her son helps her from heaven.

When I already announced the concert in Volgograd, I dreamed about it. It’s like I want to go somewhere, and he says: “Go, don’t be afraid!” Now I am sure that everything will be fine, - says Tatyana.

I feel warmer here

During the conversation, it turned out that it was not Tatyana who initiated the return to the stage.

The person who announced the concert on May 15 is my vocal teacher, Honored Artist of Russia Gennady Fedorovich Sipotenkov, head of the Azure Flower Cossack ensemble. From the age of 17 I sang with him until I came to the Volgograd Philharmonic. On March 7, I performed at the ensemble's concert. It was then that he told the audience that my concert would take place on May 15, without even asking me, - Tatyana recalls. - When I saw on the calendar that May 15 is Thursday, I was surprised. But Gennady Fedorovich explained that on Friday everyone would go to the dachas, so the concert should take place on Thursday!

About another reason why Volgograd was chosen as the city where the first concert will take place as part of the return of the singer, Tatyana said this:

You know, I'm somehow warmer here. At home, it is easier to heal wounds. Arriving here, I thawed a little. It was here that I realized that I had to move on.

During the time that the singer was not on stage, she has accumulated many new songs. And she continues to write constantly. Fans will be able to see the triumphant return of Tatyana Markova on May 15.

For a long time, nothing was heard about Markova, but recently she got in touch unexpectedly for many fans, Tatyana resumed her concert activity. Journalists found out that a tragedy happened in the life of the singer: her beloved son Alexander died of cancer.

“Because of the loss of my son, I left the stage. This is the most painful topic for me, which I would not like to delve into. Sasha would have been 36 this year… Fortunately, today I have a wonderful daughter and granddaughter. I have always been called the crazy mother. I was a mother hen for my children. I think that now I am no less crazy grandmother - all the most beautiful things I see, I buy for my granddaughter, ”Tatyana shared.

The singer also said that she divorced her husband. However, she managed to maintain friendly relations with her ex-husband.

“Markov and I have been together since 1980, there were different periods in our life - we both diverged and divorced. But today we have a great relationship - I still cook Markov his favorite borscht and make various goodies. He constantly comes to me with his containers and says: “I want soup!”. And I openly say to everyone: “As long as I can cook soup with meatballs for Viktor, I will do so much! He does not recognize others. In addition, this year we had a granddaughter with him, ”Tatiana said.

According to the artist, ex-husband Victor invested a lot of time and effort in the project called Tatyana Markova. The singer noted that today she has an excellent relationship with her ex-husband, and old grievances have been forgotten.

Tatyana admitted that, despite the busy tour schedule, she loves to cook. For a star of the pop scene, the best rest is to cook.

“A frequent picture at my house - I didn’t have time to sort out my suitcase, but I’m already telling my housekeeper:“ I went! And she already knows and asks in response: “Relax at the stove?”. I love to cook, and all my relatives know about it. Therefore, Victor comes to me with his saucepans - in all the years he has not found a better cook, ”Markova emphasized.

According to the singer, she and her ex-husband became family people. Ex-husband always ready to help the artist.

“I don’t think it was the death of my son that influenced our separation. Probably, this event left its mark, in any case, shook everything that had been built for so long, ”the performer shared.

The artist revealed the secret - she wanted to leave Moscow forever and move to Volgograd. According to the singer, she planned to live on the banks of the Volga, take care of the garden, grow tomatoes and not remember anything. However, love for the fans made Tatyana return to the stage.

“I looked, read reviews and appeals from fans for several years. Honestly, I thought I was going crazy. How could I lose this? As a result, we began to prepare a concert program right in Volgograd. And most importantly, I was haunted by the written works, of which there are still a lot ... And so it all began. In 2014, the concert in Volgograd was a great success. But from that moment everything somehow calmed down, and in 2016 I returned to Moscow, ”Markova recalled.

Tatyana summed up in an interview with Woman.ru that loyal fans are her happiness. They asked the singer not to leave the stage anymore and continue to perform famous hits.

Biography, life story of Markova Tatyana Mikhailovna

Markova Tatyana Mikhailovna - Soviet and Russian singer, songwriter.

early years

Tatyana Markova was born in Stalingrad (Volgograd) on June 8, 1953. From childhood, Tanya was fond of music - she sang, played musical instruments. Already at the age of fifteen, the girl performed at concert venues hometown. Markova received the appropriate education - she graduated from the vocal department of the Volgograd School of Arts.

Career

At the age of 18, Tatyana Markova was already a professional singer. In 1974 she was offered a position as a soloist at the Astrakhan Philharmonic. For some time Tatyana worked there, and then she began performing with the vocal and instrumental ensemble "Wind".

In the 1980s, Markova left for Moscow and became a soloist in the vocal and instrumental ensemble Six Young. At first, it was not easy for a provincial girl in the capital. Moscow show business turned out to be completely different from what she imagined it to be. Tanya was sure that it was easy for a talented person to make his way to the heights of fame, however, as it turned out, the more gifted a person is, the more difficult it is for him to overcome obstacles in the form of rivals and enemies. Fortunately, the hardworking Tatiana was able to continue to work hard despite all the difficulties.

In 1987, Markova finally moved to Moscow, got a job at Rosconcert, and also began performing with the rock group "". While working at "" Tatyana began to write her songs. One of the compositions written by her, “Hello, girl-night”, won a prize at the international music festival in Sopot. A little later, Tatyana's song "Hello" was performed at the "Song of the Year" contest.

In 1991, Tatyana Mikhailovna released her first solo album - "Everything is so simple." One of the songs of the collection - "Remember" - became calling card Tanya Markova. The singer had the first admirers of her talent. The cold and harsh show business has finally opened its arms to her. The artist often appeared on television - she participated in the programs "Morning Mail", "Morning Star", the same "Song of the Year", in "Muzoboz" ... Tatyana Markova also performed on the radio. In parallel, the artist actively toured. She gave her concerts both in the CIS countries and abroad, including in the United States of America.

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In 2014, after many years of creative oblivion, Tatyana Mikhailovna returned to the stage. She gave a solo concert in her native Volgograd. Two years later, Markova again settled in Moscow. In 2017, the artist began touring with music programs to the delight of her fans who missed her.

Family

In 1980, Tatyana married Viktor Aleksandrovich Markov, a musician, producer of the "" group, and later her own producer. In 1981, the couple had a son, Alexander. In 1985 - the daughter of Valery. The spouses brought Leroux not at all out of a desire to become parents for the second time, but on the orders of doctors. Doctors found some ailment in Markova, which she could cure only if she bears and gives birth to a child. Tatyana and Alexander decided to take this step. And they did not fail - Tatyana's health really improved, and their daughter turned out to be just wonderful.

In 2005, Tatyana and Viktor divorced. The producer has another woman. Tatyana long time I could not forgive once a close person betrayal. She put a lot of effort into establishing relations with her ex-husband and becoming friends.

In 2012, grief happened in the Markov family - Alexander died of cancer of the lymph nodes. Her daughter helped Tatyana cope with misfortune. And in 2017, Valeria completely delighted her mother, making her the grandmother of a lovely granddaughter.