Victor Eliseev: biography, photo

Viktor Eliseev, chief conductor and head of the ensemble of songs and dances of the Interior Ministry troops, is proud to have become the first general in this position. However, he remembered most Russians not with his professional achievements, but with a loud divorce from his ex-wife Irina and marrying a young singer.

Birth, family

Eliseev Viktor Petrovich - the native Muscovite. He was born in 1950. His father Peter Fedorovich participated in the Great Patriotic War. For military merit he was awarded four orders and many medals. Mother Serafima Evgrafovna worked as a chef. Thanks to her, Victor learned to cook deliciously from childhood. Eliseev's grandfather on the paternal line was a military man, serving as a centurion in Chapaev's detachment.

Education, military service

From the school years the future conductor was fond of music. After the eighth grade of secondary school, he went to study at the Musical Pedagogical School named after the October Revolution (now - the Moscow State Institute of International Relations named after Schnittke). In 1969 he entered the department of choral conducting in the Musical Pedagogical Institute. The Gnessins. However, right after the beginning of his studies he was drafted into the army, where for two years he served as an ordinary soldier. In 1971, Eliseev was appointed conductor of the amateur choir of the part in which he was serving. After demobilization, he continued to study in Gnesinka. The diploma of the institute Victor Petrovich received in 1976, already being well known in music circles.

Coming to the ensemble

In 1973, Yeliseyev was invited to work as a choirmaster in a newly founded ensemble of songs and dances of the Interior Ministry troops. Four years later, the young and talented conductor was promoted to the position of chief choirmaster. In 1985 Viktor Petrovich became the artistic director of the ensemble entrusted to him. For high merit in this position in 1988, he was awarded the title People's Artist of the RSFSR. Since 1995, Yeliseyev, without leaving leadership, is headed by the Cultural Center under the Ministry of the Interior. Shortly thereafter, he was invited to lecture at the Moscow Conservatory. P. Tchaikovsky.

Working in an ensemble

The ensemble of Eliseev became the most famous army musical ensemble not only in the Russian Federation, but also far beyond its borders. In the Soviet era, along with his wards, Viktor Petrovich traveled all over the USSR, touring with Greece, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Italy, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, Oman and many other countries. The collective did not lose popularity after the collapse of the Union. In the early 90's with his work met residents of China, Israel, Spain, Turkey, etc.

In addition to traveling abroad, the ensemble continued to actively tour Russia. Wherever he appeared, his concerts were accompanied by a sold-out and loud applause. The popularity of the Eliseevo collective was so great that in 1988, during performances in Italy, he was awarded an audience with Pope John Paul II. Victor Eliseev was awarded the rank of Major-General of Internal Service for professionalism and excellent organizational abilities, shown at the post of the head and chief conductor of the song and dance ensemble of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Not only in a peaceful atmosphere gave concerts Yeliseyev Victor. The conductor in 1995 brought the team entrusted to him to the territory of Chechnya three times in order to support the morale of the Russian soldiers during the hostilities. During this period the ensemble's artists were given 33 concerts in Grozny, Mozdok, Khankala and other cities of the republic. The Major-General organized performances not only on the stage, but also in military hospitals where the wounded soldiers of the Russian army underwent treatment.

The famous ensemble of Victor Eliseev is a regular participant of all solemn events held at the state level. Conductors of the conductor performed on the main stage of the country in honor of the inauguration of Boris Yeltsin, during the celebration of the 850th anniversary of Moscow, at the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Annually the collective takes part in the Victory Parade on Red Square and other equally important events. For active creative work and contribution to the development of Russian culture in 1998, the ensemble under the direction of Eliseev was awarded a name plate at the "Star of Stars" in Moscow.

First marriage

At work, Viktor Petrovich - a professional with a capital letter, completely devoted to the creative process. Indefatigable and goal-oriented, he has been an irreplaceable leader and conductor of one of the most important ensembles of the country for more than 30 years. Unfortunately, the major-general shows loyalty and constancy only in relation to the service. In his personal life, not everything is as perfect as at work.

Eliseev married three times. For the first time Viktor Petrovich married in his early youth on a woman named Marina, who was older than him for 5 years. In 1972, his wife gave him his daughter Julia. When the conductor's daughter grew up, she decided to follow in her father's footsteps and chose the profession of a choirmaster. The first wife of Viktor Eliseev has witnessed his career. During his life together with Marina, the young conductor came to work in the song and dance ensemble, took the post of its leader, was awarded the title of People's Artist. However, the higher the Viktor Petrovich soared up the career ladder, the more he moved away from his wife. Twenty-four years after the beginning of the family life, the spouses became strangers who, because of the inability to exchange an apartment, were forced to live under one roof.

Living together with Irina

In the spring of 1993, being on the verge of divorce, during the jubilee of the military unit, Eliseev gets acquainted with the director of the exhibition hall Irina and falls in love with her at first sight. Victor Petrovich tried to take care of this beautiful blond woman, but she did not hurry to respond to him in return. Having divorced her first husband several years ago, she independently raised her son and did not plan to marry again. Moreover, Irina was embarrassed that, at the time of their meeting, Yeliseyev was legally married. However, the man was so persistent in his courtship that Irina had to give in to him.

In 1994, soon after the divorce from Marina, Eliseev married for the second time. At first, the newlyweds lived in a Moscow one-room apartment of Irina, where, in addition to them, her son and her family and her mother were also registered. After 2 years the Eliseevs received a large apartment in the center of Moscow, and a few years later they built a 4-storey house in Peredelkino. Irina retired from work and devoted herself to her husband and au pair. She managed to establish a good relationship with her daughter Julia, and he, in turn, quickly found an approach to the son and mother of his wife.

Divorce and division of property

Marriage of Victor and Irina seemed perfect to the people around: the spouses were shining with happiness and at all events appeared together. The conductor still toured a lot. However, despite his busy schedule, he always found time to pay attention to his wife. However, on the eve of 2010, unexpectedly, Viktor Yeliseyev left. The photo taken two days before did not foreshadow troubles: on it the choirmaster tenderly kissed his wife and looked quite pleased with life.

Later it was found out that for several years Victor Petrovich had an affair with a young soloist of his ensemble Natalia Kurganskaya. New 2010 lovers met together in the Maldives, and after returning home the main conductor began a divorce process with a division of property. Viktor Yeliseyev was not stingy at lawyers. Divorce with his wife, he turned in such a way that to her for 17 years, lived with him in marriage, almost nothing got. Abandoned spouse, trying to achieve a fair division of property, raised the hype in the media. However, her efforts were in vain.

Yeliseyev's life now

Having received freedom, Victor Petrovich married Natalia Kurgan. In 2011, the 61-year-old conductor had a daughter, Varvara. Today he continues to lead the ensemble of internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he grows a small daughter and does not have a soul in his wife who is younger than him for 24 years. In his spare time Victor Yeliseyev is fond of football, volleyball and boxing, prepares delicious delicacies and willingly tells reporters about his life.