Early Life And Family

Kristina Orbakaite: Biography and Career of a Russian Pop Singer

Early Life and Family

Kristina Edmundovna Orbakaite was born on May 25, 1971, in Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR (now Russia).

Her parents are Mykolas Orbakas, a Lithuanian circus performer, and Alla Pugacheva, a renowned Soviet and Russian pop singer.

Orbakaite's mother, Alla Pugacheva, raised her after her parents divorced in 1973.

Musical Career

In 1996, Orbakaite joined her mother, Alla Pugacheva, her stepfather, the singer Philipp Kirkorov, and her husband on a tour.

She embarked on her solo career in the early 2000s and released several successful albums, including "Kristina" (2000), "My" (2002), and "In the Distance" (2005).

Orbakaite has collaborated with renowned Russian and international artists, such as Valery Leontiev, Igor Nikolaev, and David Foster.

Awards and Recognition

Orbakaite has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.

In 2013, she was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.

She has also won several Golden Gramophone awards, one of the most prestigious Russian music awards.

Personal Life

Orbakaite has been married three times.

Her first marriage was to Vladimir Presnyakov Jr., a Soviet and Russian singer, from 1991 to 2001.

Her second marriage was to Mikhail Zemtsov, a Russian businessman, from 2005 to 2017.

Orbakaite is currently married to Alexander Romanov, a Russian gynecologist.

Current Career Status

Orbakaite continues to perform and release new music.

She has a significant fan base in Russia and the former Soviet Union countries.

Orbakaite is also an active philanthropist and supports various charitable organizations.