Igor Krutoy Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Height, Career

Igor Krutoy is a distinguished Ukrainian-Russian composer, performer, producer, and musical promoter, renowned for his contributions to classical and pop music.

His collaborations with artists like Alla Pugacheva, Dimash Qudaibergen, and Andrea Bocelli, along with hits like “Madonna” and “Nezakonchenniy Roman,” have made him a prominent figure in Russian and international music scenes.

As the head of ARS and organizer of the New Wave competition, he has significantly shaped the music industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Igor Yakovlevich Krutoy
• Stage Name: Igor Krutoy
• Born: July 29, 1954
• Age: 70 years old
• Birthplace: Haivoron, Kirovograd Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
• Nationality: Ukrainian-Russian
• Occupation: Composer, Performer, Music Producer, Television Producer, Pianist, Accordionist
• Height: 5’9″ (1.76 m)
• Parents: Yakov Krutoy, Svetlana Krutaya
• Siblings: Alla Krutaya Baratta
• Spouse: Olga Krutaya (M. 1995–present), Yelena Krutaya
• Children: Nickolay Krutoy, Victoriya Krutaya, Aleksandra Krutaya
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million to 50 million USD

Early Life and Education

Igor Krutoy was born on July 29, 1954, in Haivoron, Ukrainian SSR, to a Jewish family. His father, Yakov Krutoy, worked as a freight forwarder at the “Radiodetal” factory, and his mother, Svetlana, was a laboratory specialist at a sanitary and epidemiological station.

After secondary school, he graduated with distinction from the Theory Faculty at Kirovograd Music College in 1974. He failed to enter the Kiev Conservatory and spent a year teaching accordion in Haivoron and Bandurovo village. In 1975, he enrolled at the Nikolaev State Pedagogical Institute in the choral music conductor department, graduating in 1979.

Career

Krutoy’s career began in 1979 with the Moscow Concert Orchestra, followed by a role as pianist and later leader of Valentina Tolkunova’s ensemble in 1981, touring with actor Evgeniy Leonov. His breakthrough came in 1987 with the hit “Madonna,” co-written with Rimma Kazakova and performed by Alexander Serov, which won the Song of the Year festival. Serov’s subsequent hits like “Inspiration” and “In Fate’s Despite” earned international acclaim, and Krutoy won the Lenin Komsomol Prize in 1989.

He has composed over 100 songs for artists like Alla Pugacheva, Irina Allegrova, Valery Leontyev, Philipp Kirkorov, and Dimash Qudaibergen, as well as international stars like Anna Netrebko, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Lara Fabian, and Andrea Bocelli.

Since 1989, Krutoy has led ARS, becoming its president in 1998, organizing concerts for Russian and global stars in venues like New York’s Radio City Music Hall and Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal. He co-founded the New Wave competition for young performers with Raimonds Pauls and Alla Pugacheva in 2002 and led projects like Song of the Year and Morning Mail.

In 2012, he invested $2 million in Music1.ru, aiming to lead the CIS online music market, and owns 25% of Muz-TV, plus radio networks like Love Radio and Radio Dacha. His compositions include film scores for The Snow Queen (2003), Thirst for Passion (1991), and Souvenir for the Prosecutor (1989), and he produced the TV series Star Factory. In 2025, he continues to compose and produce, maintaining a strong presence in Russian music despite controversies over his political affiliations.

Awards and Nominations

• 1989: Lenin Komsomol Prize
• 1990s–2000s: Multiple ZD Awards, Ovation Awards, Golden Gramophone Awards
• Titles: Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, People’s Artist of Russia, People’s Artist of Ukraine, Honorary Citizen of Jurmala
• State Honors: Order of Merit for the Fatherland (3rd and 4th Class), Order of Friendship, Order of Alexander Nevsky, Dostyk Order of Grade II (Kazakhstan), Prize of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude
• Other: Medal of the Champion of Ukraine in football (for composing Shakhtar Donetsk’s anthem)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @igorkrutoy65
• Facebook Handle: @IgorKrutoyOfficial
• YouTube Channel: Igor Krutoy

Personal Life

Igor Krutoy, a 70-year-old Leo, has been married to Olga Krutaya since 1995, who lives in New Jersey and runs a business there. They have a daughter, Aleksandra (born 2003), and Olga’s daughter from a previous marriage, Victoriya (born 1985), a singer who graduated from high school in New Jersey.

From his first marriage to Yelena Krutaya, Igor has a son, Nickolay. His sister, Alla Krutaya Baratta, is a Ukrainian-American TV host living in the U.S. since 1993, married to Italian lawyer Anthony Baratta, with a daughter, Natasha. Krutoy splits his time between Moscow and New Jersey to be with his family.

Discography

• Madonna (1988, with Alexander Serov)
• Ya Plachu (1991, with Alexander Serov)
• How Is It in Russia? (1992, with Rose Sisters)
• Ya Tuchi Razvedu Rukami (1996, with Irina Allegrova)
• Nezakonchenniy Roman (1998, with Irina Allegrova)
• Without Words (instrumental piano album, year unspecified)
• The Love of Tired Swans (2018, with Dimash Qudaibergen)
• Over 30 albums, including collaborations with Lara Fabian (Mademoiselle Zhivago, 2010)

Filmography

• Souvenir for the Prosecutor (1989) – Composer
• Thirst for Passion (1991) – Composer
• Hostages of a Devil (1993) – Composer
• The Snow Queen (2003) – Composer
• Lara Fabian: Mademoiselle Zhivago (2010) – Composer
• Sex, Coffee, Cigarettes (2014) – Composer
• Star Factory (TV series, producer, year unspecified)

Net Worth

Igor Krutoy’s estimated net worth ranges from $5 million to $50 million USD as of 2025. His wealth comes from composing, producing, album sales (over 20 million records sold), concert organization, and media ventures like ARS, Muz-TV, and radio networks (Love Radio, Radio Dacha).