Larisa Dolina Biography: Age, Songs, Net Worth, Husband, Height, Albums, Daughter, Awards

Larisa Aleksandrovna Dolina, known professionally as Larisa Dolina, is a celebrated Russian singer and actress renowned for her four-octave vocal range and mastery of jazz, pop, and chanson.

She first captivated Soviet audiences in the 1980s with her four-octave range and explosive stage energy, later evolving into a pop icon with hits like “Weather in the House” and “L’dinka.”

A People’s Artist of Russia, Dolina has released over 20 albums, starred in musical films, and mentored generations of singers on television.

Profile

• Full Name: Larisa Aleksandrovna Dolina
• Stage Name: Larisa Dolina
• Born: September 10, 1955
• Age: 70 years old
• Birthplace: Baku, Azerbaijan
• Nationality: Russian, Soviet
• Occupation: Singer and Actress
• Height: 1.68m
• Parents: Aleksandr Kudelman and Galina Kudelman
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Ilya Spitsyn (m. 1998), Viktor Mityazov (m. 1987–1998)
• Children: Angelina Mionchinskaya
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $12 million

Early Life and Education

Larisa Aleksandrovna Dolina was born on September 10, 1955, in Baku, Azerbaijan, to Aleksandr Kudelman, a construction engineer, and Galina Kudelman, a typist. The family moved to Odessa, Ukraine, when she was three, and she grew up in a Jewish household with no publicly known siblings.

Dolina started piano lessons at age six and performed in school ensembles. She enrolled at the Mussorgsky Music College in Odessa, studying cello, but left to pursue professional singing.

She later trained under jazz vocal coach Irina Orlova in Moscow.

Career

Larisa Dolina launched her career at 16, singing with the Odessa Philharmonic’s pop orchestra “My Odessity.” She joined the ensemble “Armenia-75” in Yerevan and recorded her first tracks in 1978.

Her breakthrough came in 1981 with the jazz-rock band “Sovremennik” and the hit “Three White Horses.” Dolina released her debut solo album When You’re Near in 1986, showcasing her vocal acrobatics.

She transitioned to mainstream pop in the 1990s, scoring massive radio hits with “Weather in the House” and “Restaurant.”

Dolina dominated Russian charts through the 2000s with albums like Happy Birthday, Sweetheart (2005) and Hollywood Mood (2010), blending jazz standards and original ballads. She starred in musical films We Are from Jazz (1983) and The Twelve Chairs (2004), earning acclaim for her dramatic timing.

Dolina served as a coach on The Voice Russia for multiple seasons and performed at Kremlin Palace galas.

Larisa Dolina continues to record and headline major venues. Her 2023 album New Wave fused contemporary pop with jazz roots, while her sold-out 70th-anniversary concerts drew thousands.

She mentors young artists and preserves the legacy of Russian vocal jazz through master classes. Dolina’s range and charisma have made her a living legend in Russian show business.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @larisa_dolina
• Facebook Handle: Larisa Dolina
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Larisa Dolina married jazz drummer Viktor Mityazov in 1987; the couple welcomed daughter Angelina in 1983 before divorcing in 1998. She wed producer Ilya Spitsyn the same year, and the pair has remained together, managing her career and philanthropy.

Dolina resides in Moscow and maintains close ties with her daughter and grandchildren.

Discography

• When You’re Near (1986)
• Ice Shard (1996)
• Weather in the House (2000)
• Happy Birthday, Sweetheart (2005)
• Hollywood Mood (2010)
• New Wave (2023)

Net Worth

Larisa Dolina has an estimated net worth of $12 million. Her primary revenue flows from decades of concert tours, album sales, and streaming royalties.

Television coaching fees, film roles, corporate performances, and real estate in Moscow and Odessa also bolster her finances.