Valeria Kozlova Biography: Awards, Height, Songs, Parents, Net Worth, Movies, Age, Partner

Valeria Sergeyevna Kozlova, widely known as Lera Kozlova, is a Russian singer, musician, actress, and former member of the popular teen pop-rock group Ranetki.

She gained fame as the vocalist and drummer in Ranetki from 2005 to 2008, contributing to hits such as O Tebe, On Menya Ne Zametil, Malina, Eti Lyudi, and Ranetki.

She later pursued a solo career under aliases like LeRa and LERALERA, released the album Give Me a Sign (2010), joined the pop group 5sta Family as lead vocalist from 2015 to 2017, and appeared in the TV series Ranetki (2008–2014) and the film Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Valeria Sergeyevna Kozlova
• Stage Name: Lera Kozlova
• Born: 22 January 1988
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
• Nationality: Russian
• Occupation: Singer, Musician, Actress
• Height: 1.68 m
• Parents: Sergei Kozlov, Nadezhda Kozlova
• Siblings: Tatyana Kozlova
• Spouse: None
• Partner: Anton Kray
• Children: None
• Relationship: Engaged
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Valeria Sergeyevna Kozlova was born on 22 January 1988 in Moscow.

She grew up as the daughter of Sergei Kozlov, who worked as a store director, and Nadezhda Kozlova, a methodologist at a university. She has an older sister named Tatyana Kozlova.

From childhood, she spent twelve years in the children’s ensemble “Buratino,” where she learned to sing, dance, and play percussion instruments.

She did not attend a formal music school but built her skills through this group and later joined Ranetki at age 17. Her ethnicity is Russian, and her religion remains unknown.

Career

Valeria Kozlova started her career in 2005 when she joined the pop-rock band Ranetki at age 17, initially as a drummer and later taking on lead vocals.

She performed in the children’s ensemble “Buratino” for over a decade beforehand, gaining basic performance experience.

Ranetki quickly rose in popularity, releasing successful singles and albums while starring in their own TV series Ranetki, which aired from 2008 to 2014 and boosted the group’s teen idol status.

Her dynamic stage presence and contributions to tracks like Malina and O Tebe helped the band achieve widespread recognition among young audiences in Russia and beyond.

She left Ranetki in 2008 amid personal changes and launched a solo career under the name LeRa or LERALERA, working with producer George Bardash.

She released her debut solo album Give Me a Sign in 2010, featuring songs like She-Wolf and Unpleasant, which earned her awards including Singer of the Year from RU.TV.

After a period of lower activity, she joined the pop group 5sta Family in 2015 as lead vocalist, contributing to their urban pop sound until 2017.

She also explored acting with a role in Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009) and appearances tied to her music projects.

Valeria Kozlova has explored various collaborations, including a brief stint with the project KURAGA and the duet NYUTA&LERA starting around 2019.

She maintains a presence in Russian entertainment through music releases and occasional performances, though she has shifted focus toward personal life in recent years.

Her work with Ranetki left a strong legacy in teen pop-rock, while her adaptability across solo, group, and acting roles demonstrates her versatility and enduring appeal to fans.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @leraromantika.88
• Facebook Handle: Unknown
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Valeria Kozlova keeps her personal life relatively private and has no spouse or children.

She dated producer Sergei Milnichenko during her Ranetki years in a relationship that lasted about three years but ended without marriage. She later dated Quest Pistols member Nikita Goryuk starting in 2009, though the pair eventually parted ways.

She now lives in Crimea (Sevastopol) with her boyfriend Anton Kray, a man outside show business, and wears an engagement ring though she has not publicized a wedding.

Discography

• Ranetki (2006) – with Ranetki Girls
• Give Me a Sign (2010) – as LERALERA
• O Tebe (single)
• On Menya Ne Zametil (single)
• Malina (single)
• Eti Lyudi (single)
• Ranetki (single)

Net Worth

Valeria Kozlova has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

She builds her income mainly from her time in Ranetki through album sales, tours, and TV series royalties, plus earnings from her solo album, 5sta Family releases, and occasional music or media projects.