Polina Dashkova (singer)
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28 January 2004
Polina Dashkova | |
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| Поліна Дашкова | |
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| Born | Поліна Дашкова (Polina Dashkova) 28 January 2004 |
| Education | Kyiv Municipal Academy of Variety and Circus Arts[1] |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Style | Pop |
Polina Dashkóva (Ukrainian: Поліна Дашкова, born January 28, 2004) is a Ukrainian singer. She was a finalist in the song festival Українська пісня (English: Ukrainian Song),[2] a participant in the children's festival Чорноморські ігри[3] (English: Black Sea Games), and the Ukrainian selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016.[4]
Polina Dashkova has been involved in singing and dancing since early childhood. From 3 to 15, she was a dancer in the Ensemble of Folk Dances Україна (Ukraine).[5]
In 2016, Dashkova represented Ukraine in the national selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the song До Бога (English: "To God").[6][7] A music video for the song was published on the Ukrainian YouTube channel ELLO.[8]
That same year, she performed at the televised event Музична платформа 2016 (English: Music Platform 2016) in Kyiv.[9] In September 2019, she participated in a commemorative concert honoring Ukrainian composer and producer Mykola Mozghovyi.[10] In March 2021, Dashkova took part in the Easter-themed theatrical performance Хресна дорога (English: The way of the cross) at the International Children's Center Артек.[citation needed]
During the summer of 2021, she performed at the national children's music festival Чорноморські ігри (English: Black Sea Games).[11] On 7 February 2022, Dashkova performed at the charity dinner event Врятуй дитяче життя (English: "Save the Child's Life"), which took place in Kyiv and aimed to support children's health initiatives.[12]
Career during the Russian invasion
Prior to the onset of the Russian invasion of February 2022, Dashkova began working on her debut single Плакала калина (English: "The Viburnum Cried").[13] Although production of the track began earlier, it was not released until 7 April 2022.[14] Two remixes of the song were also released—one by Shnaps and another by Slavko.[15][16] The song became popular, receiving significant airplay on Ukrainian radio stations and appearing on national music charts.[17][18] As of 10 September 2023, the total number of views for the song on YouTube exceeded 10 million.[19]
On 23 July 2022, she performed at the charity marathon concert У єдності – сила (English: Unity is Strength) held in Kyiv.[20] On 13 October 2022, Dashkova released the single Хустинка (English: "Handkerchief"), a dedication to Ukrainian defenders and the loved ones awaiting their return.[21] The song was accompanied by an official music video.[22] On 27 November 2022, she performed the national anthem of Ukraine during the charity football match Футбол заради перемоги (English: "Football for Victory") in Uzhhorod. She also participated in the match itself, alongside other Ukrainian show-business figures and professional football players.[23]
Charity work
Dashkova has been actively involved in numerous charity events organized under the initiative Амбасадор дитинства (English: "Ambassador of Childhood"). As part of this initiative, she has performed, or made public appearances, at events aimed at supporting children and families affected by the war and other crises. Her participation in "Ambassador of Childhood" events has included engagements in several Ukrainian cities, such as Kyiv,[24] Khmelnytskyi,[25] Uzhhorod,[26] Lutsk,[27] and Ivano-Frankivsk.[28] These efforts have contributed to cultural and emotional support for children in war-affected regions of Ukraine.
In addition to her musical career, Dashkova underwent tactical military training and publicly encouraged others in Ukraine to do the same.[29]