Russian artist Alexey Dulkovich, known for his exceptional musical talents and contributions to the shanson genre, has passed away at the age of 72 in St. Petersburg. The news of his death was shared by his colleagues from the production studio "Nochnoy Taxi" on the night of October 13th. Dulkovich had been a part of the "Bratya Zhemchuzhnye" collective for many years, and his violin can be heard on numerous albums recorded at the studio. His name has become synonymous with modern shanson.
In recent years, Dulkovich had released albums that quickly became rarities for collectors and lovers of gypsy romances and genre music. He was praised as an exceptionally talented and resilient individual who became a legend in his lifetime. Colleagues described him as an intellectual and vibrant person whose talent captivated audiences. The cause of Dulkovich's death has not been disclosed, nor have any details regarding his farewell ceremony been announced.
Alexey Dulkovich was born in Leningrad on March 26, 1953. As the son of gypsy performers, he began his career as a dancer and violinist in the State Gypsy Ensemble at Lenconcert in 1972. In 1983, he graduated from the Krupskaya Institute of Culture (now known as the St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture) with a degree in choir conducting. During his time at "Nochnoy Taxi," Dulkovich collaborated with artists such as Mikhail Krug, the group "Artel," and popular singer and composer Alexander Rosenbaum. He performed at concerts and appeared on albums such as "In Memory of Arkady Severny" and "New Songs."
Last spring, Alexander Rosenbaum congratulated Alexey Dulkovich on his jubilee and reminisced about the day they first met. He praised Dulkovich's talent, noting that over forty years had passed, and yet he remained the same exceptional artist.
In addition to his musical career, Dulkovich also had experience as an actor. He appeared in the film "The Living Corpse" in 1986 and took part in the filming of the television series "Streets of Broken Lanterns."
