This year, the beloved by many singer Renat Ibragimov, whose biography is of interest to many, will celebrate his 70th birthday. But, looking at the toned figure and the constant sparkle in his eyes, it is hard to believe that this imposing man is at such a respectable age. His velvety baritone continues to win the hearts of listeners for many decades. The details of the artist's personal life arouse the burning interest of the public, give rise to discussions and become the subject of good envy.
Childhood and youth
Renat Ibragimov, being a Tatar by nationality, was born in Ukrainian Lvov in 1947 (November 20). His father was a military man, so the family had to travel around cities and countries, obeying the call of duty. Parents often sent the boy to visit his grandmother,living in Tatarstan. Here, young Renat got acquainted with the peculiarities of village life and national traditions, mastered the basics of his native language.
Grandmother got up very early and, having performed namaz, began to take care of the housework. A samovar boiled on the table from morning to evening, the family loved to drink fragrant tea with homemade cakes. Renat Ibragimov admits that he does not change the habits laid down from childhood to this day - he cannot lie in bed for a long time and prefers hot tea to all drinks.
Education and first steps on stage
Renat Ibragimov, whose biography was just beginning, already at the age of five surprised kindergarten teachers with his artistic abilities. Around this time, the family finally moved to Kazan. A little later, the boy enters a general education and at the same time a music school.
Having received a secondary education and not imagining his future life without a stage, Renat decides to become a student at the Kazan State Conservatory. In 1967, Ibragimov was drafted into the ranks of the Soviet Army. Until 1968, his military service consisted of participating in rehearsals and performances of a song and dance ensemble based in the Volga Military District. In 1973, after graduating from the conservatory, Renat was enrolled in the troupe of the Tatar Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. M. Jalil.
Often, young artists have to wait a long time for their first significant role, but fate was favorable to the talent possessed by Renat Ibragimov. Singer biographybegan with the performance of the leading male roles in such famous operas as Prince Igor, Eugene Onegin, Carmen, The Queen of Spades.
Further career and achievements
In 1974, Renat Ibragimov, whose biography on the stage is developing quite successfully, applies for participation in the all-Union song contest "Scarlet Carnation". The final stage of the event takes place in the city of Sochi, where the young singer wins the main prize and nationwide popularity.
Continuing to serve at the Tatar Opera and Ballet Theatre, Ibragimov works at the same time at the Kazan Philharmonic, taking his first steps in the cinema. His cinematic debut was in the 1992 lyrical comedy The Italian Contract.
In 1998, Renat Ibragimov, whose biography takes a sharp turn, says goodbye to his native Kazan and, at the invitation of the Gazprom leadership, moves to Moscow. Here he creates the Song Theater and calls it by his name.
The embodiment of creative ideas
During the years of his stage activity, the singer toured a lot with concerts in the cities of the Soviet Union and post-Soviet republics, released more than four dozen solo albums: “Give me back the music”, “Happiness has no age”, “The image of love”, “King rock and roll”, “As long as I remember, I live”, “Melodies of love” and others.
In the past few decades, Renat Islamovich Ibragimov has been performing not only as a singer, but also as a bright film actor and TV presenter, a talented composer and a successful producer.
In 1981Ibragimov was awarded the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR, two years earlier he became the laureate of the State Prize of the Tatar ASSR named after G. Tukay. On the pages of the Italian press, the talented singer is referred to as the "Russian Pavarotti".
Renat Ibragimov: biography, family, marriages, children
Today, the eminent singer lives in a happy marriage with Svetlana Minnekhanova, whom he married according to Muslim customs and entered into a civil union in one of the Moscow registry offices.
Before that, Renat Islamovich was married twice. From his first marriage he has two daughters - Vera and Nadezhda, with whom his father bought apartments in the Russian capital. Ibragimov lived with his first family for 14 years until he met a girl named Albina. She, Russian by mother and Tatar by father, gave birth to Renata, daughter Aya and son Sultan.
Marriage with Albina Ibragimova seemed strong and happy, but soon after the silver wedding cracked. Moreover, Renat Islamovich does not see his fault in this. According to him, he offered Albina to be the eldest wife, since the Muslim religion allows this. This option did not suit the woman, divorce was the only way out of the situation. The lawsuit on the division of property lasted more than two years, which could not but leave an unpleasant aftertaste in the souls of both former spouses.
Last love
On the eve of his seventieth birthday, Renat Ibragimov, whose biography, personal life and work could become a role model for many contemporaries, feels young, full of strengthman. According to him, he received a charge of vital energy thanks to a meeting with Svetlana, who is 39 years younger than him. The acquaintance with the girl happened in one of the Moscow restaurants, where a student of the University of Public Administration worked as a waitress.
According to Renat Islamovich, Svetlana conquered him at first sight with her beauty and Muslim humility. Soon he invited her to work at his production center, but before the wedding they did not allow themselves any relationship.
Today, Renat and Svetlana are growing up four wonderful children - three daughters and a son. The girl, whose parents gave the name Maryam, was born quite recently - in February 2017. According to the statement of the happy father, he is not going to stop there. If Allah wills so, the fifth child will appear at seven.
Attitude towards religion
Renat Ibragimov - a musician, singer, composer and quite a secular person - considers himself a cohort of deeply religious people. Following the religious precepts, he completely abandoned bad habits, does not drink alcohol and products prohibited in Islam. Even at the wedding with Svetlana, instead of traditional alcoholic drinks in such cases, only fruit juices and mineral water were served to guests. Five times a day, Renat Islamovich, together with his wife, performs namaz, twice a year he observes a fast - uraza.
Children born in the last marriage, from an early age join the national cultureand religions, speak only Tatar. The singer does not hide the details of his personal life and religious beliefs.
The main reason that prompted him to turn to God was a rich biography in his youth and not always righteous, as Renat Ibragimov himself admits. His wife and son, as well as daughters from the first two marriages, to the great regret of the singer, have not yet been imbued with Muslim beliefs. But he really hopes that over time they will fill this gap.
According to Ibragimov, in his youth he sinned a lot, indulged in carnal pleasures, offended people who loved him. With his current lifestyle, he tries to make amends with his loved ones and God.
