Ilya Volkov
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ілля Волкаў |
Born | Minsk, Belarus | 19 April 2002
Origin | Belarus |
Genres | Pop, dance, Europop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer |
Instruments | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 2008-present |
Website | http://www.ilyavolkov.hys.cz |
Ilya Volkov (Russian: Илья Волков, Romanized: Ilya Volkov; Belarusian: Ілля Волкаў, Romanized: Illia Volkaŭ; born 19 April 2002) is a Belarusian teen singer and part-time dancer. He is best known for representing his country at the 11th annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest with his song Poy so Mnoy (Sing with me).
Life and career[]
Ilya Volkov was born on 19 April 2002 in Minsk, the capital city of Belarus. Volkov has been interested in music when he was really young. His mother is a popular musician and noticed that her son had perfect pitch. When Ilya was six, his parents sent him to a performing arts school. As a dancer, Volkov won many dance contests. His best known victory was at the Belarusian Ballroom Dancing Championship. As a singer, he competed in contests such as New Movement 2011, European Cup 2012, and the semi-final at New Wave Junior 2013.
Volkov was a backing dancer for Egor Zheshko at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013[]
On 4 October 2013, Ilya Volkov went on to win the Belarusian selection for JESC with his song "Poy so Mnoy".[1] A few weeks later, Volkov shot a video for the song. On 30 November 2013, he represented Belarus at the 11th Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev, Ukraine. "Poy so Mnoy" placed 3rd in a field of 12 songs with 108 points, receiving 12 points from Russia.
Discography[]
Singles[]
Year | Title | English translation | Album |
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2013 | "Poy so Mnoy" | Sing with me | Non-album single(s) |
2014 | "With You" | — |
References[]
- ^ Granger, Anthony (4 October 2013). "Belarus: Ilya Volkov Wins". Eurovoix. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- 2002 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Belarusian male singers
- Belarusian pop singers
- Junior Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Belarus
- Belarusian child singers
- Musicians from Minsk