About Russian pop
Russian pop is a music genre that emerged in Russia. It is usually classed as a form of music of Russia and Eastern European pop.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Alla Pugacheva and Philipp Kirkorov.
From Wikipedia
Russian pop music is Russian language pop music produced in Russia, CIS countries, Baltic states, Central Asia and other foreign countries in which the songs are primarily performed in Russian language, languages of the countries of the CIS, and in the other languages of the world. This is the successor to popular "variety" Soviet music with its pop idols such as Alla Pugacheva or Valery Leontiev.
The first hit parade in the USSR was the ZD hit parade. Since the creation of the hit parade to the present day, it has identified the most popular artists, as well as popular albums and singles in Russia and other countries of the former USSR.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Russian pop.
- ↑ music of Russia
- ↑ Eastern European pop
Key artists
- Alla Pugacheva
- Philipp Kirkorov
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Frequently asked questions
What is Russian pop?
Russian pop is a music genre that emerged in Russia. It is usually classed as a form of music of Russia and Eastern European pop.
Where and when did Russian pop originate?
Russian pop originated in Russia.
Who are famous Russian pop artists?
Alla Pugacheva and Philipp Kirkorov.