At various times, the songs of Igor Yakovlevich Krutoy have been and continue to be performed by almost every second singer. He discovered more than one pop star; many artists owe their popularity to him. A reasonable question is where Krutoy gets inspiration for creating his masterpieces - on the surface. A man of few words and reserved in his smiles and emotions, he is simply happy in his personal life. Igor Krutoy’s wife Olga is the most devoted connoisseur of the maestro’s work, his muse, amulet and reliable friend.
Maestro Igor Krutoy
Childhood, youth and parents of Igor Krutoy
A star named Igor Yakovlevich Krutoy lit up on July 29, 1954 in the small town of Gayvoron, in the Kirovograd region. And the conversation about the star was not started by chance. This universal man in the field of music and art began his creative biography in his early youth, becoming a super-famous composer, musician and producer, working with world stars.
Igor Krutoy in childhood
Igor Krutoy’s parents were far from bohemians: his father worked as a freight forwarder at a local company, his mother was a laboratory assistant at the sanitary and epidemiological station, and later devoted herself to raising children and caring for her husband. Igor's musical talent manifested itself in early childhood. Then the artistic boy independently mastered the button accordion and began to “give concerts” in the yard and even became a member of the school ensemble. Studying at a music school and a specialized school only strengthened the guy’s desire to continue moving in this direction. However, his further biography in creative terms, alas, was not written out according to notes.
Igor with his mother and sister
Having “screwed up,” to use musical slang, upon entering the conservatory, Igor spent a whole year interning as a music teacher in a rural school. And having entered a specialized university, I realized that I had made the right choice. In parallel with his studies, Igor Krutoy worked part-time in a restaurant, where he made a fateful acquaintance with the rising pop star Alexander Serov. The songs created by Krutoy and sung by Serov later became real hits.
Igor Krutoy and Alexander Serov in their youth
In 1981, Igor Krutoy began touring as part of Valentina Tolkunova’s ensemble. After the release of the song “Madonna” in 1987, performed by Serov, at the singer’s suggestion, the composer first felt the sweet taste of celebrity.
And having started collaborating with Irina Allegrova, all-Union fame fell on the musician literally from his first performances and the doors to show business opened.
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The creative biography of composer Igor Krutoy began back in 1987. At this time, his debut composition was presented to the audience, which, after a while, became a real hit - “Madonna”. He wrote it for his good friend Alexander Serov. Then several songs were created for the latter, which became mega-popular in the Soviet Union. Among them:
- "Do you love me".
- "Wedding music."
The composer became more famous every year. Today, many pop stars perform the works of Igor Yakovlevich. Some of them:
- Laima Vaikule.
- Alexander Buinov and others.
It should be noted that the man is not only a talented composer, but also a producer. So, in 1989 he became director and then artistic director. After 10 years, the man became the president of this company. The latter, under his strict leadership, has become the largest production organization in Russia. Today she works with famous domestic performers, including:
- Mikhail Shufutinsky.
- Boris Moiseev.
- Polina Gagarina.
- Diana Gurtskaya, etc.
Krutoy's production center prepares solo concerts of domestic and world stars. Of course, the company is reputable, because it was the company that was entrusted with organizing the performance of Michael Jackson, as well as the incomparable Jose Carreras, in the capital.
In addition, the company produced the popular programs “Morning Mail” and “Soundtrack”, which were broadcast on the country’s central channels. "ARS" has been organizing composer's creative evenings since 1994. These events feature performances not only by emerging performers, but also by modern pop stars.
Today the man writes instrumental music. In 2000, his debut album entitled “Music without Words” was released to listeners. The collection includes the best works of Krutoy. The work, entitled “When I Close My Eyes,” received the greatest popularity in this field, with fans calling it incomparable. In addition, Igor Yakovlevich writes music for various feature films.
Personal life of Igor Krutoy in his youth
Igor was literally obsessed with music from early childhood. Of course, girls interested him, because they were the muses of the genius. During his student days, Krutoy had his first serious love. The object of adoration was classmate Tatyana Rybnitskaya (Loginova). The couple even planned a wedding, but fate decreed otherwise. Now Krutoy’s first love lives in Canada.
Igor Krutoy in his youth
Biography of Igor Krutoy
Igor Krutoy was born on July 29, 1954 in the Ukrainian town of Gaivoron (Kirovograd region). He grew up and was raised in a Jewish family.
His father, Yakov Aleksandrovich, worked as a dispatcher at the Radiodetal enterprise, and his mother, Svetlana Semyonovna, worked at the sanitary and epidemiological station.
Childhood and youth
Igor’s love for music developed in his childhood. Seeing this, the mother took her son to a music school. According to some sources, the boy taught himself to play the button accordion.
Igor Krutoy in childhood
As a 6th grade student, Krutoy founded an ensemble that performed at school events. In addition, the ensemble performed songs at dances for high school students.
After receiving his certificate, Igor entered the local music school in the theoretical department. Then he decided to become a student at the Kyiv Conservatory, but failed the exams. After this, the young man taught music in one of the rural schools.
In 1975, Igor Krutoy entered the Nikolaev Music and Pedagogical Institute at the conducting department. After 4 years of study, he was offered a place in the Moscow Panorama orchestra. Soon the guy began working at the Blue Guitars VIA.
In 1981, Igor joined Valentina Tolkunova’s ensemble, where he worked as a pianist. After some time, he was entrusted with leading this ensemble.
A few years later, Krutoy successfully passed the exams at the Saratov Conservatory for the composition department. He dreamed of becoming a famous composer, gradually approaching his goal.
Elena, first wife of Igor Krutoy
The first family of Igor Krutoy began its countdown in 1979. The musician committed himself to marriage with a beautiful Leningrad girl named Elena.
I proposed after the third date.
But, as is usual in young families, the family boat crashed due to everyday life, or rather, lack of money. Lena could not come to terms with the lack of funds for a decent existence. And Igor at that time was looking for himself, clutching at any income, but Igor Krutoy’s young family was deprived of a stable income. Despite the birth of the baby, the couple still decided to separate.
Modest wedding of Igor and Elena
Personal life of Igor Krutoy
Igor met his first wife Elena in 1979 and soon proposed to her. Two years later, the young couple had a son, Kolya. Unfortunately, their marriage soon broke up, and Elena drove him out of her apartment, forbidding her ex-husband to see her son. The composer was very sad and began to drink from the bottle.
Igor Krutoy with his son
Fifteen long years passed before Krutoy again found family happiness. This time his wife was the beautiful Olga, whom he met at Alla Pugacheva’s party. She again gave him meaning to life and inspired him to new works, for example, the music for the song “I love you to tears,” performed by Serov.
Igor Krutoy with his family
In 2003, their daughter Sasha was born, in whom they both dote. Now Olga Krutaya is doing business in New Jersey.
Nikolai, first child of Igor Krutoy
In 1981, Igor and Elena’s first-born, Nikolai, was born.
Igor, Elena and their son Nikolai
For a long time, there was a gap in the personal biography of Igor Krutoy. Ex-wife Elena did not allow Nikolai to see his father, which darkened the lives of both. The relationship between father and son Krutoy improved not long ago. The producer had the opportunity to take part in the fate of the eldest heir.
In a difficult moment for Kolya of discord with his wife, Igor Yakovlevich tried not only to give practical advice, because his son was exactly repeating his own fate, but also supported him morally.
Nikolai's ex-wife and daughter Christina, the composer's granddaughter, moved to Monaco. Now Nikolai Krutoy is a successful businessman in the construction industry, owner and head of a large company.
Igor Krutoy and his son Nikolai
Personal life
The personal life of Igor Krutoy in the late 70s, photos of those years, his first wife - this is not the brightest page of his biography. The first marriage with Elena in 1979 was unsuccessful. Scandals constantly broke out, and after the divorce, Krutoy’s wife did not allow him to see his son Nikolai, born in 1981. Then Krutoy had problems with alcohol, but he managed to overcome them.
First marriage with Elena
The second marriage turned out to be much happier. Alla Pugacheva introduced the composer to Olga during his tour in New York. Classic love at first sight broke out between them.
Krutoy’s famous hit “I love you to tears” is dedicated to his future wife. The composer’s wives turned out to be very different people, and accordingly, life together with them turned out completely differently.
Igor Krutoy always believed that the crown of any biography and personal life is, of course, children. Son Nikolai from his first marriage did not follow in his father’s footsteps. He is quite successfully engaged in the construction business.
Igor Krutoy and son Nikolai from his first marriage
The children from the second marriage are an adopted daughter, Victoria, and a daughter, Alexandra, born in 2003.
For about two years, a rumor circulated on the Internet that Krutoy’s daughter Alexandra had autism. It is difficult to say what was the impetus for such gossip. Perhaps the whole point is that the girl did not spend enough time on social networks and with her smartphone. There is no reason to believe that this is true.
Krutoy and his wife have never made any statements on this matter. By the age of 16, Alexandra blossomed, became a real beauty, she always smiles in the photo and looks completely happy.
Igor Krutoy, his wife and daughters
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Olga, the current wife of Igor Krutoy
Igor met his happiness at the “Song of the Year” concert, held in the USA. Alla Pugacheva played an important role in their acquaintance. The diva introduced Igor and Olga to each other at a banquet after the event, where they ended up at adjacent tables. At that time, 32-year-old Olga was not free, she lived in America and raised her daughter. And 41-year-old Igor was going through a painful breakup with his first wife.
Igor and Olga Krutoy
The aristocratic beauty never left Krutoy’s mind. Taking the meeting on New Year's Eve as a magical sign, Igor struggled for happiness for quite a long time. A month later, the man came to the USA and invited Olga on a date. As a result, the brunette, who stole the composer’s heart, broke up with her husband and became the wife of Igor Krutoy.
Igor and Olga
Valery Leontyev was a witness at the wedding of Igor and Olga in 1995. And later the Krutykh couple starred in the singer’s video “Tuner”.
Olga is a successful businesswoman, she produces luxury perfume. She and her children permanently live in New Jersey (USA), and Igor Yakovlevich often visits loved ones whenever possible.
Despite the fact that Igor Krutoy’s family is an example of a guest marriage, the couple has long been considered one of the strongest and most stable unions of Russian bohemia.
Igor Krutoy’s beloved wife did not pursue wealth and chic. But she was there during difficult times for her husband: during the fight against cancer and difficult rehabilitation, while gaining authority on the pop Olympus.
Family of Igor Krutoy
Composer's stepdaughter
Igor Krutoy's adopted daughter's name is Victoria (1985). The girl received a high-quality education and is successfully developing her career as a vocalist, in which her star stepfather helps her a lot. The relationship between non-blood relatives is so warm and close that an ignorant person will pay attention only to friendship and mutual family affection. By the way, Igor Yakovlevich led Victoria down the aisle in 2014.
Victoria Krutoy's wedding
Victoria is happily married to restaurateur David Berkovich and has a daughter, Demi-Rose (2015).
Victoria, adopted daughter of Igor Krutoy
Native daughter of Igor Krutoy
In 2003, the happy union of Igor and Olga was decorated and strengthened by the appearance of their youngest daughter. The daughter of Igor Krutoy was named Alexandra, predicting victorious events in her life. The girl spends most of her time in the United States and leads a non-public lifestyle. The lack of information about Sasha Krutoy has given rise to many absurd speculations about the mental disabilities of the star heiress, the youngest daughter of Igor Krutoy.
Igor Krutoy with his youngest daughter Sasha
In 2021, an important event occurred in Alexandra’s life, which caused universal joy and pride in the family of Igor Krutoy. The girl became a student at the University of Miami, whose graduates included famous personalities, including Sasha’s idol, Sylvester Stallone.
Igor Krutoy with his wife and daughter
Now photographs of Igor Krutoy’s own daughter are often published on social networks. Alexandra looks very similar to her famous dad, she is beautiful and charming. And he certainly doesn’t suffer from autism. The daughter and father have a secret, which, however, they have already told the world through Instagram. Recently, the inner sides of the identical fingers of their hands have been decorated with tiny tattoos with each other’s birth dates.
It was such a strong Sashka’s dream that even I, an ardent opponent of tattoos, gave in, and we went to a not very presentable area of Miami, found a company there that specialized in body painting, which my daughter had inquired about in advance... So, because of the youngest I went to great lengths. But Sashka walks around with a solemn air, believing that we have become related on some New level.
Meeting Igor Krutoy
In the fourth year of Olga’s stay in America, Igor Krutoy arrived there with a concert. The girl and her friend decided to attend this event in order to have a little rest and remember Russia. It so happened that the tables of the future spouses were located nearby. Igor immediately drew attention to the attractive lady and asked her for her phone number, saying that he wanted to chat the next time he was here. In fact, Krutoy simply fell in love at first sight with this woman. A month later, Igor called Olga and invited her to a meeting. Krutoy’s future wife did not think at all about any serious relationship, and besides, she was married. But after communicating, the young people began an affair.
Two years later, Olga and Igor got married. They arranged a luxurious wedding, where many Russian stars were invited. The newlyweds could not decide on a place to live, so Olya remained in America, and Igor Krutoy in Russia, since he loved this country very much and could not leave.
In 2003, a child appeared in the family - daughter Alexandra. The couple still only communicated a few times a month when Igor came to America. Maybe that’s why their personal life is not collapsing - they just don’t have time to bother each other. The couple's children get along well with each other, and Igor considers Olga's daughter his own and even gave her his last name. Igor Krutoy with his wife Olga and daughter Alexandra, as well as Olga’s daughter from her first marriage, Victoria, in the photo.
Now Krutoy’s wife has her own perfume business, which brings in sufficient income. Despite the fact that the woman is over fifty years old, she looks simply gorgeous. Many people think that it’s a matter of plastic surgery, but Olga Krutaya denies this and says that she only uses creams, and she owes her beautiful appearance to genetics.
The latest news 2021 reports that the Krutykh’s eldest daughter got married, and the youngest is already following in her father’s footsteps and appears on stage. Igor and his wife do not specifically try to bring their daughter to the stage, but she shows interest in this.
Olga Krutaya says that she has a wonderful family and she is very happy that she met Igor.
Igor Krutoy's illegitimate child
The name of the famous composer, pianist and producer has almost never been associated with high-profile scandals. However, the news about the unofficial but recognized child of the maestro caused a stir in the media. Igor Yakovlevich chose not to comment on this gossip. But some facts that surfaced in this context seemed reliable to Krutoy’s fans. In particular, the name Yakov, with whom the baby is supposedly named in honor of his grandfather, and material assets in the form of a luxurious mansion, apartments and an expensive SUV, gifted to the boy by his star parent.
Igor Krutoy with his favorite girls
Of course, it’s hard to believe that Igor Yakovlevich could have a different personal life outside of his own family. But photographs published on the Internet, in which, in addition to the official children of the composer, there is also a certain Yakov Miroshnikov, raises suspicions.
Children of Igor Krutoy
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Igor Krutoy was born on July 29, 1954 in the regional center of Gayvoron, Kirovograd region of the Ukrainian SSR (now Ukraine) into a Jewish family. Parents: Yakov and Svetlana Krutoy.
Yakov Avraamovich Krutoy
(1927-1980) originally from the village of Dubinovo (now Savransky district, Odessa region), in 1941, together with his younger brother and younger sister, he ended up in occupied territory and ended up in a concentration camp. After liberation in 1944, he was drafted into the army, served until 1952 in the GDR, then returned to Ukraine. Worked at a radio factory. He died in 1980 from salivary gland cancer[1]. Igor Krutoy’s paternal grandfather died during World War II[2][1].
Svetlana Semyonovna Krutaya
(born 1934), graduated from a technical school in Kharkov[3], worked as a laboratory assistant at the SES, and then as an engineer at a factory[4]. Igor Krutoy’s maternal grandfather died in the Dachau concentration camp[3].
Sister - Alla Krutaya (born 1959), TV presenter[4].
In early childhood he learned to play the button accordion and continued his studies at a children's music school. In 1974, he graduated with honors from the Kirovograd Music College with a degree in music theory, after graduating from college he was sent to work in Gayvoron, from where he was sent to work in the village of Bandurovo, Gayvoronsky district[5].
In 1974, he tried to enter the Kyiv Conservatory, but failed one of the entrance exams. In 1975 he entered the Nikolaev Musical Pedagogical Institute, where he graduated from the conducting and choral department in 1979[6].
In Nikolaev he worked as a pianist at the Caravella restaurant, where he met singer Alexander Serov[5]. He studied at the composition department at the Saratov Conservatory for three years, but left his studies due to being busy as an accompanist and musician[6].
Igor Krutoy now
This year, Igor Yakovlevich presented his solo album “All about Love,” which he dedicated to his wife and children.
It took me a long time to get to vocal performances. My friends and colleagues, with whom I performed duets, pushed me.
The composer now spends most of his time at a family villa in Miami, from the windows of which a delightful view of the ocean coast opens. In addition, the Krutys own apartments in New York overlooking Central Park, houses in Monaco and Jurmala and an apartment in Moscow.
In the family
Igor Krutoy’s family lives in two houses, two cities, two countries, two continents. But this does not at all prevent close people from treating each other with kindness. Igor Yakovlevich’s reference point is still his mother, with whose light hand Krutoy became the person we know, love, appreciate and respect.
People's Artist of Russia Igor Krutoy
