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'''Diana Gudaevna Gurtskaya''' ({{lang-ka|დიანა ღურწკაია}}, {{lang-ru|Диана Гудаевна Гурцкая}}, born 2 July 1978) is a famous Russian pop singer well-known in the countries of the former Soviet Union. Diana’s story is nothing short of a fairy tale about a blind girl, born in a remote village of Georgia on the outskirts of the former Soviet empire, whose unique personality brought her popularity and affection across large parts of Europe.
'''Diana Gudaevna Gurtskaya''' ({{lang-ka|დიანა ღურწკაია}}, {{langx|ru|Диана Гудаевна Гурцкая}}, born 2 July 1978) is a Russian [[pop singer]] well known in the countries of the former [[Soviet Union]].


==Early life==
Diana Gurtskaya was born July 2, 1978, in [[Abkhazia]] (ex-[[Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic|Soviet Georgia]]). She has been affected by visual impairment from the day she was born. Following the [[dissolution of the Soviet Union]] and the ensuing [[Abkhazia conflict|conflict in Abkhazia]] in the early 1990s, her family was forced to live in a refugee camp, which eventually led them to migrate to Russia.


== Career ==
Diana was born July 2, 1978 in Abkhazia (ex-Soviet Georgia). She has been afflicted with visual impairment from the day she was born. Following the break-up of the Soviet Union and ensuing bloody conflict in Abkhazia (province of Georgia) in the early 1990s, her family was forced to endure the miseries of life in a refugee camp, which eventually led them to migrate to Russia. In 1995, she won an international junior song contest. From that moment on, Diana became widely popular in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Israel and countries with substantial Russian-speaking minorities. After signing with a major Russian music label, Diana released a series of hit singles with a record-breaking number of copies sold.
In 1995, Gurtskaya won an international junior song contest, leading her to become popular in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Israel and countries with substantial Russian-speaking minorities. Gurtskaya then signed with a major Russian music label, and released a series of hit singles with a record-breaking number of copies sold.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}}


She has recorded duets with various well-known foreign singers including [[Ray Charles]], [[Toto Cutugno]], and [[Demis Roussos]].<ref name="eurovision.tv">[http://www.eurovision.tv/event/artistdetail?song=24521&event=1470#biography Diana Gurtskaya's biography at eurovision.tv]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurovision-georgia.ge/diana-gurtskaya-eng Diana Gurtskaya's biography at eurovision-georgia.ge]{{Dead link|date=March 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://www.esctime.com/news/369 Get to know Diana page of esctime.com] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20080503210131/http://www.esctime.com/news/369 |date=2008-05-03 }}</ref>
She has recorded duets with various well-known foreign singers including [[Ray Charles]], [[Toto Cutugno]], and [[Demis Roussos]].<ref name="eurovision.tv">[http://www.eurovision.tv/event/artistdetail?song=24521&event=1470#biography Diana Gurtskaya's biography at eurovision.tv]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurovision-georgia.ge/diana-gurtskaya-eng Diana Gurtskaya's biography at eurovision-georgia.ge]{{Dead link|date=March 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://www.esctime.com/news/369 Get to know Diana page of esctime.com] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20080503210131/http://www.esctime.com/news/369 |date=2008-05-03 }}</ref>


In 2006, President Putin presented Diana with “The Honored Artist of Russia” award – one of the highest state prizes in the Russian show business. In an online voting on March 1, 2008, residents of Georgia had voted for Diana to represent Georgia in the Eurovision song contest to be held in Belgrade this year. Diana competed with 12 finalists from Georgia and scored a landslide victory, after her inspiring performance of the hit
In 2006, President [[Vladimir Putin]] presented Diana with "The Honored Artist of Russia" award – one of the highest state prizes in the Russian entertainment industry. In an online voting on March 1, 2008, residents of [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] voted for Gurtskaya to represent Georgia in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2008]] in Belgrade. she competed with 12 finalists from Georgia and won, after her performance of the song "[[Peace Will Come|Peace will come]]".


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In 2009, on the International Paralympic Day, held for the first time in Moscow, the [[International Olympic Committee|Organizing Committee]] of the Sochi [[2014 Winter Olympics|2014 Olympic Games]] awarded Diana Gurtskaya the status of Sochi 2014 Ambassador as a person who promotes the ideas of the Olympic and Paralympic movement in Russia and the world.
song “Peace will come”.


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Gurtskaya is a member of the Public Council under Chairman of the Federation Council of the [[Federal Assembly (Russia)|Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation]]. Since 2011 Diana has served as a member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Commission for Improving Accessible Environment and Inclusive practices. In 2013, Gurtskaya was appointed a member of the Commission under the President of the Russian Federation for Disabled People.
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In 2009, on the International Paralympic Day, held for the first time in Moscow, the Organizing Committee of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games awarded Diana Gurtskaya the status of Sochi 2014 Ambassador as a person who promotes the ideas of the Olympic and Paralympic movement in Russia and the world.


In 2005, Gurtskaya married Pyotr Kucherenko, a Professor of Law at the [[Peoples' Friendship University of Russia]]. In June 2007, she gave birth to a baby son, Constantine. Pyotr Kucherenko [[Suspicious deaths of Russian businesspeople (2022–2024)#2023|died in 2023]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ria.ru/20230521/kucherenko-1873203934.html | title=Умер замглавы Минобрнауки Петр Кучеренко | date=21 May 2023 }}</ref>
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Today Diana is not just a popular singer but she is a multitask public figure, an important voice for the physically challenged people who lobbies matters of great importance on various platforms. She is a member of the Public Council under Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. Since 2011 Diana has served as a member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Commission for Improving Accessible Environment and Inclusive practices. In 2013, Diana was appointed a member of the Commission under the President of the Russian Federation for Disabled People.


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In 2018 Gurtskaya launched the "Centre for Social Integration" for [[people with disabilities]] under the department of labor and social protection of the population of Moscow. This project aims to help people with disabilities better integrate into the society through various forms of art (vocal, theatrical and computer design) using inclusive methods.
Diana is married to the Professor of Law from the Peoples’Friendship University of Russia, Doctor of Law Pete Kucherenko. In June 2007, Diana gave birth to a baby son, Constantine.


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In 2022, she was named "[[People's Artist of Russia|People's Artist of the Russian Federation]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Указ Президента Российской Федерации от 1 апреля 2022 года № 176 "О награждении государственными наградами Российской Федерации" |url=http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202204010032?index=2&rangeSize=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401180744/http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202204010032?index=2&rangeSize=1 |archive-date=2022-04-01 |access-date=2022-08-31}}</ref>
Diana is an example of the accomplishments that blind and visually impaired people can reach once integrated into wider society and the inspiration for many people in Russia and elsewhere.

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In 2018 Diana launched yet another initiative - the "Centre for Social Integration” for people with disabilities under the Department of labor and social protection of the population of Moscow. This project aims to help people with disabilities better integrate into the society through various forms of art (vocal, theatrical and computer design) using inclusive methods.

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In 2022, she is awarded "[[People's Artist of Russia|People's Artist of Russian Federation]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Указ Президента Российской Федерации от 1 апреля 2022 года № 176 "О награждении государственными наградами Российской Федерации" |url=http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202204010032?index=2&rangeSize=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401180744/http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202204010032?index=2&rangeSize=1 |archive-date=2022-04-01 |access-date=2022-08-31}}</ref>


==Discography==
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Latest revision as of 15:29, 23 October 2024

Diana Gurtskaya
Диана Гурцкая
Gurtskaya in 2021
Gurtskaya in 2021
Background information
Birth nameDiana Gudaevna Gurtskaya
Born (1978-07-02) 2 July 1978 (age 46)
Sukhumi, Abkhaz ASSR, Georgian SSR, USSR
GenresPop, synthpop, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Petr Kucherenko
​
​
(m. 2005; died 2023)​

Diana Gudaevna Gurtskaya (Georgian: დიანა ღურწკაია, Russian: Диана Гудаевна Гурцкая, born 2 July 1978) is a Russian pop singer well known in the countries of the former Soviet Union.

Early life

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Diana Gurtskaya was born July 2, 1978, in Abkhazia (ex-Soviet Georgia). She has been affected by visual impairment from the day she was born. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the ensuing conflict in Abkhazia in the early 1990s, her family was forced to live in a refugee camp, which eventually led them to migrate to Russia.

Career

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In 1995, Gurtskaya won an international junior song contest, leading her to become popular in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Israel and countries with substantial Russian-speaking minorities. Gurtskaya then signed with a major Russian music label, and released a series of hit singles with a record-breaking number of copies sold.[citation needed]

She has recorded duets with various well-known foreign singers including Ray Charles, Toto Cutugno, and Demis Roussos.[1][2][3]

In 2006, President Vladimir Putin presented Diana with "The Honored Artist of Russia" award – one of the highest state prizes in the Russian entertainment industry. In an online voting on March 1, 2008, residents of Georgia voted for Gurtskaya to represent Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade. she competed with 12 finalists from Georgia and won, after her performance of the song "Peace will come".

In 2009, on the International Paralympic Day, held for the first time in Moscow, the Organizing Committee of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games awarded Diana Gurtskaya the status of Sochi 2014 Ambassador as a person who promotes the ideas of the Olympic and Paralympic movement in Russia and the world.

Gurtskaya is a member of the Public Council under Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. Since 2011 Diana has served as a member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Commission for Improving Accessible Environment and Inclusive practices. In 2013, Gurtskaya was appointed a member of the Commission under the President of the Russian Federation for Disabled People.

In 2005, Gurtskaya married Pyotr Kucherenko, a Professor of Law at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. In June 2007, she gave birth to a baby son, Constantine. Pyotr Kucherenko died in 2023.[4]

In 2018 Gurtskaya launched the "Centre for Social Integration" for people with disabilities under the department of labor and social protection of the population of Moscow. This project aims to help people with disabilities better integrate into the society through various forms of art (vocal, theatrical and computer design) using inclusive methods.

In 2022, she was named "People's Artist of the Russian Federation".[5]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Ty zdess (2000)[6]
  • Ty Znayesh mama (2002)[7]
  • Utro (2003)[8]
  • Nezhnaya (2004)[9]
  • 9 Mesjacev (2007)
  • Ja Ljublju vas vseh (2009)[10]

Compilation albums

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  • MP3 Collection (2006)
  • Novoye i luchshyeye (2009)

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2007 9 months singing voice She performed the theme song

References

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  1. ^ Diana Gurtskaya's biography at eurovision.tv
  2. ^ Diana Gurtskaya's biography at eurovision-georgia.ge[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ Get to know Diana page of esctime.com Archived 2008-05-03 at archive.today
  4. ^ "Умер замглавы Минобрнауки Петр Кучеренко". 21 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Указ Президента Российской Федерации от 1 апреля 2022 года № 176 "О награждении государственными наградами Российской Федерации"". Archived from the original on 2022-04-01. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  6. ^ [1], 28,9,2012
  7. ^ [2], 28,9,2012
  8. ^ [3], 28,9,2012
  9. ^ [4], 28,9,2012
  10. ^ [5], 28,9,2012
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Media related to Diana Gurtskaya at Wikimedia Commons

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest
2008 		Succeeded by
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