Dmitry Malikov
Russian singer (born 1970)
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Dmitry Yurievich Malikov (Russian: Дмитрий Юрьевич Маликов; born 29 January 1970) is a Russian singer, composer, occasional actor and a recent record producer.
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| Born | 29 January 1970 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Alma mater | Moscow Conservatory |
| Occupations | Singer, composer, actor, record producer |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Title | People's Artist of Russia (2010) |
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| Website | www.malikov.ru |
Early life
Dmitry Malikov, who goes by his nickname Dima, was born in Moscow. His mother, Lyudmila Mikhailovna Vyunkova, was a dancer, and his father, Yuriy Fedorovich Malikov,[1] was part of a band called Samotsvety (Самоцветы).[2] This combination of parental talent had a large influence in his becoming a musician. In the early 70s, Samotsvety became one of the most popular groups in the USSR, selling several million records. His younger sister, Inna Malikova (Инна Маликова), is also a recording artist.[3] As his father was often on tour, Malikov was brought up by his grandparents.
Music
In 1985 Malikov performed two songs at the Soundtrack Concert (звуковая дорожка / Zvukovaya Dorozhka) organized by the popular Russian newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets, which was his first major performance.[4]
In 1994 Malikov released his first album, Until Tomorrow (До завтра / Do Zavtra), which had been released twice previously, once in 1993 as With You (С тобой / S Toboy) and in 1992, as Searching Soul (Поиски Души / Poiski Dushi). This was a compilation of his early hits, and the albums were nearly identical. He also released a second album in 1994, titled Come to Me (Иди ко мне / Idi Ko Mne). In 1996, Malikov released an album called Fear of Flying (Страх полета / Strah Polyeta).
The 1998 release of My Distant Star (Звезда моя далекая / Zvezda Moya Dalyokaya) saw one of his most successful singles, "You're the Only One" (Ты одна, ты такая / Ti Odna, Ti Takaya). 2000's Beads (Бисер / Biser) continued Malikov's progression as an artist, with the inclusion of several hard-hitting tracks (including the title track) favoring harder synth sounds.
A compilation of instrumentals, 2001's Game (Игра / Igra), showcased Malikov's creativity. The album contained many ethereal arrangements reminiscent of Fear of Flying. While all songs showcased his pianistic prowess, one in particular, "Wanderer" (Странник / Strannik) ends with a chilling classical climax. Perhaps the most innovative song is the 1955 standard, "Moscow Nights" (Подмосковные вечера / Podmoskovnye Vechera), backed by jazz drums and a chorus of crickets chirping in time. 2002 saw a return to Malikov's thoroughly-enjoyable pop songwriting with Love Story.
Pianomania
In 2006, Malikov brought Pianomania (PIANOMANIЯ), a mixture of instrumental music, dance shows and colorful performances, to life. In December 2010, in France, Dmitry Malikov presented a show of classical music Symphonic Mania – creative development and a new vision of the project PIANOMANIYA.
Awards

- Meritorious Artist (Deserved Artist) of Russia (Заслуженный артист России) (22 November 1999)
- World's Best-Selling Russian Recording Artist of the Year – World Music Awards (1995)
- People's Gold Grammophone (народной "Золотой граммофон") – Russian Radio[5] (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2015, 2019)
- Hundred-Percent Hit (Стопудовый хит) – Hit FM[6] (Хит-FM) (1998, 1999, 2000)[7]
Discography
| Album | Track listing | Release date |
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| My, my
Моя, моя (Moya, moya)[8] |
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2009 |
| The Blank Slate
С чистого листа (S chistogo lista)[9] |
Bonus videos:
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2008 |
| Pianomania |
Version 1:
Version 2:
Version 3 (2010, "Pianomaniя BEST"):[12]
Version 4 (2010, "Pianomaniя BEST" (unofficial)):
Version 5 (2010, also "Pianomaniя BEST" (unofficial)):
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2007 |
| Best Songs
Лучшие песни (Luchshie pesni)[13] |
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2004 |
| The Best[14] |
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2003 |
| Love Story |
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2002 |
| Game
Игра (Igra) |
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2001 |
| Beads
Бисер (Biser) |
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2000 |
| My Distant Star
Звезда моя далекая (Zvezda Moya Dalokaya) |
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1998 |
| Fear of Flying
Страх полета (Strah Polyeta) |
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1997, 2004 |
| 100 Nights
100 ночей (Sto Nochey) |
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1996 |
| Come to Me
Иди ко мне (Idi ko Mne) |
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1995 |
| Until Tomorrow
До завтра (Do Zavtra) |
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1994 |
| With You
С тобой (S Toboj)[footnotes 1] |
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LP:
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1993 |
DVDs
| DVD | Track listing | Release date |
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Love Story[15] |
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2003 |
- CD: Jeff Records SS93022. Arranged by Дмитрий Маликов, (tracks 1 and 5 only) Виктор Савин and (also tracks 1 and 5 only) Владимир Мухин. Promoted by Дмитрий Маликов, Юрий Маликов, and (tracks 1 and 5 only) Андрей Черкасов. Produced by Дмитрий Маликов. LP: Aprelevka Sound Inc.
Filmography
- 1992 — Увидеть Париж и умереть — Юра Орехов[16]
- 1996 — Старые песни о главном 2 — physics teacher[16]
- 1997 — Старые песни о главном 3 — Аркадий from the "Start" / singer at the disco[16]
- 2001 — Старые песни о главном. Постскриптум[16]
- 2005—2006 — Моя прекрасная няня (103 серия «Любовь и супчик», 133 серия «Долгожданная свадьба!») — камео[16]
- 2006 — Здрасьте, я ваше папо![16]
- 2008 — И всё-таки я люблю… (soundtrack)[16]
- (12 September 2012 – September 2016) Spokoynoy nochi, malyshi! ("Russian: Спокойной ночи, малыши!") (Presenter, himself)[17]
Personal life
In 1999, he married Elena Izakson. They have two children: daughter Stefania (born 2000) and son Mark (born 2018).[19]